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Smoke from fires in the cascades is wafting into the Eugene & Springfield area and causing poor air quality.
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Air quality was forecasted to be good in Eugene / Springfield today. However, by mid-morning, southern and eastern parts of town had readings in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range.
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The Willamette Valley will get some relief from heat and smoky air over the next couple of days thanks to a low-pressure system from Alaska. It should push smoke out of the valley east over the Cascades.
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People in Eugene, Springfield and Oakridge are being asked to avoid using their wood stoves or fireplaces for the rest of the week.
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Lane County officials say air quality will remain poor, as long as the Cedar Creek Fire continues burning near Oakridge.
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Lane County is under an “air quality advisory” through Wednesday.
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Communities around Oregon can now apply for state assistance to help keep residents safe from heat waves, cold snaps, and excessive wildfire smoke.
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Residents in the South Willamette Valley are experiencing unhealthy air quality Friday and it’s expected to stick around through Saturday afternoon.The…
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Smoke from area wildfires is affecting air quality in many parts of the region today. In Eugene / Springfield, the Air Quality Index was in the “unhealthy…
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Residents in Oakridge and the Cascades are being warned of potentially harmful air from regional wildfires. The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency - or…
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As fire crews continue to work on containing wildfires in the region, many residents are still dealing with the effects of the smoke. Here are some things…