QUICK FACTS
Location: Crook, Jefferson, southern Wasco counties
End date: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 at noon
Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in Oregon
** Información en español **
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Crook, Jefferson, and southern Wasco Counties on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least noon on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.
DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Baker, eastern Clackamas and Deschutes Counties from Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, through Monday, August 31, 2026, at noon.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
DEQ: Chris Varley, 503-933-0514, chris.varley@deq.oregon.gov
DEQ: Dylan Darling, 541-600-6119, dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov
Local and Tribal contacts
End date: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 at noon
Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in Oregon
** Información en español **
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Crook, Jefferson, and southern Wasco Counties on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least noon on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.
DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Baker, eastern Clackamas and Deschutes Counties from Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, through Monday, August 31, 2026, at noon.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:
- Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
- Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions.
- Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels.
- When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.
- If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.
Additional resources:
Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit 211info.org and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 during business hours (8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday) Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires
Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit 211info.org and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 during business hours (8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday) Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires
Media contacts:
DEQ: Chris Varley, 503-933-0514, chris.varley@deq.oregon.gov
DEQ: Dylan Darling, 541-600-6119, dylan.darling@deq.oregon.gov
Local and Tribal contacts
###