QUICK FACTS
Location: Klamath and Lake counties
End date: Tuesday morning, Aug. 17
Smoke source: Patton Meadow Fire and other fires in the Fox Complex
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Monday for Klamath and Lake counties through Tuesday morning due to smoke from fires in Southern Oregon.
Air quality improved overnight in many areas of Oregon, which had experienced smoke for the past several days. DEQ and partner agencies expect air quality in the state to continue improving tonight and tomorrow.
Health officials advise people to air out homes and businesses when smoke levels improve to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index).
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 women.
Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:
To find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit 211info.org and click the “clean air” list at the top of the page or use the Find Resources to search for clean air. You may also call 211 or 1-866-698-6155, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Media contact: Laura Gleim, Oregon DEQ, laura.gleim@deq.state.or.us, 503-577-3697
Tribal and local contacts:
Location: Klamath and Lake counties
End date: Tuesday morning, Aug. 17
Smoke source: Patton Meadow Fire and other fires in the Fox Complex
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Monday for Klamath and Lake counties through Tuesday morning due to smoke from fires in Southern Oregon.
Air quality improved overnight in many areas of Oregon, which had experienced smoke for the past several days. DEQ and partner agencies expect air quality in the state to continue improving tonight and tomorrow.
Health officials advise people to air out homes and businesses when smoke levels improve to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index).
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 women.
Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:
- Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.
- 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.
- If you have heart or lung disease or asthma, follow your healthcare provider’s advice.
To find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit 211info.org and click the “clean air” list at the top of the page or use the Find Resources to search for clean air. You may also call 211 or 1-866-698-6155, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Media contact: Laura Gleim, Oregon DEQ, laura.gleim@deq.state.or.us, 503-577-3697
Tribal and local contacts:
- Klamath County: Valeree Lane, vlane@klamathcounty.org, 541-851-3737
- The Klamath Tribes, Zak Jackson, zakary.jackson@klamathtribes.com , 541-783-2219 ext.184
- Lake County: Judy Clarke, jclarke@lakehealthdistrict.org, 541-947-6045, ext. 5
