Air quality advisory for Klamath County and Northern Jackson County [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]
QUICK FACTS Location: Shady Cove, Crater Lake, Chiloquin End date: To be re-evaluated for extension on July 17 Smoke source: East Evans Creek Fire ** Información en español ** The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory on Thursday, July 16, 2026, for Klamath County and Northern Jackson County due to smoke from the Evans Creek Fire in Jackson County. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Friday, July 17, 2026, in the evening. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Southern Jackson, Lakeview and Eastern Douglas Counties. Air quality may improve during the day, but smoke is likely to return in the evening and overnight. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog , DEQ’s Air Quality Inde x, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lung...