Oregon Smoke Information

QUICK FACTS Location: Deschutes, Jefferson and western Crook counties End date: Monday evening, Aug. 25 Smoke source: Flat Fire ** Información en español** The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Friday, Aug. 22, due to smoke from the Flat Fire in Jefferson County . The following areas are affected: Deschutes County Jefferson County western Crook County DEQ expect the air quality advisory to last until at least Monday evening, Aug. 25. 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 ...

QUICK FACTS Location: Klamath and Jefferson Counties End date: Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. Smoke source: Hagelstein and Elk fires in Klamath County, and the Cram fire in Jefferson County ** Información en español **  The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, for Klamath and Jefferson Counties due to smoke from Hagelstein and Elk fires in Klamath County and the Cram fire in Jefferson County. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Crook and Deschutes Counties. Air quality may improve by 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025. 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 ...

QUICK FACTS Location: Deschutes, Western Grant, Klamath, Eastern Lane, and Eastern Wheeler counties End date: Tuesday, Oct. 15 Smoke source : Fires in Oregon and Northern California The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Friday, Oct. 11 due to smoke from fires in Oregon and northern California. Smoke is expected to be worst in areas near ongoing fires, including the Mt. Bachelor area (Bend) and Rail Ridge (Dayville). The following areas are affected: Deschutes County (Western) Grant County Klamath County (Eastern) Lane County (Eastern) Wheeler County DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until Tuesday, Oct. 15, when forecasted rains are expected to reduce fire activity. DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Crook, Eastern Douglas, and Southern Lake counties. 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...