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UPDATED: Air quality advisory for Clackamas, Deschutes, Douglas, northern Klamath, Lake, Lane, Multnomah and Washington counties

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Advisory updated Tuesday, October 11 to include Deschutes and Lake counties. 

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Location: Clackamas, Deschutes, Douglas, northern Klamath, Lake, Lane, Multnomah and Washington counties

End date: Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

Smoke source: Cedar Creek fire and fires in Washington

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory due to continuous smoke impacts in Lane County and intermittent smoke impacts in Clackamas, Deschutes, Douglas, northern Klamath, Lake, Multnomah and Washington counties from the Cedar Creek fire and fires in Washington.

The agencies expect the air quality advisory to last until at least Friday. 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:

 Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. Learn how to put on and use a respirator. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.

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Cedar Creek fire in Oakridge.








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