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Oregon Smoke Outlooks

  Find the latest smoke outlooks for Oregon. Outlooks are updated daily at the links below:  Central Oregon Southwest Oregon  - Rum Creek Fire These outlooks estimate the air quality at different times of day, showing when the smoke might be better or worse in those areas. Smoke outlooks are produced by the  U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program .

Air quality advisory extended for Curry, Jackson, Josephine counties

QUICK FACTS Location: Curry, Jackson, Josephine counties End date: Thursday or later Smoke source: Rum Creek Fire The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Monday for Curry, Jackson and Josephine counties due to smoke from the Rum Creek Fire in Southern Oregon. ** Información en español ** DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Thursday. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. 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 ...

Air quality advisory for Josephine, Curry counties

  QUICK FACTS Location: Josephine County, parts of Curry County End date: Wednesday, Aug. 31 Smoke source: Rum Creek Fire   The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory from Sunday, Aug. 28, to Wednesday, Aug. 31, for Josephine County and parts of Curry County due to smoke from the Rum Creek Fire.   ** Información en español **   DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Wednesday, Aug. 31. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.   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 wh...