Air Quality

Smoke from the North Cayuse Fire east of Pendleton and smoldering activity from the Coyner and Hole in the Ground fires is impacting air quality across central and eastern Oregon. Health advisories are in effect for sensitive populations.

Wildfire smoke from the Chelan Hills, North Cayuse, and other regional fires is affecting air quality across eastern Oregon and Washington. Residents are advised to monitor AQI levels and limit outdoor exposure during periods of elevated smoke.

With multiple active fires burning across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, wildfire smoke is becoming an increasing health concern for Pacific Northwest residents. Air quality agencies urge sensitive groups to limit outdoor exposure.

Smoke from the North Cayuse Fire is producing Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality in Pendleton. Here is what PNW residents should know to protect their health during active fire season.

Smoke from the Chelan Hills, North Cayuse, and Antelope Creek fires is affecting air quality across eastern Washington and central Oregon. Sensitive groups are advised to limit outdoor exposure and monitor AQI levels.

Multiple wildfires burning across eastern Oregon and Washington are generating significant smoke, with degraded air quality affecting communities from the Columbia Basin to central Washington. Health officials urge residents — especially those with respiratory conditions — to limit outdoor exposure and take protective actions.

Smoke from the Chelan Hills Fire, Antelope Creek Fire, and other regional blazes is reducing air quality across Central and Eastern Washington and parts of Oregon, prompting health advisories for sensitive groups.

Wildfire smoke carrying fine PM2.5 particles is posing health risks across the Pacific Northwest this season, as fires in Oregon, Washington, and neighboring states push air quality into unhealthy ranges. Health officials urge vulnerable residents to stay indoors and monitor air quality at fire.airnow.gov.

Wildfire smoke from active Eastern Washington incidents and the annual surge of Fourth of July fireworks are combining to raise air quality concerns across the Pacific Northwest this holiday weekend, with PM2.5 levels expected to spike overnight on July 4th.

Oregon, Washington, and Idaho have all implemented fireworks restrictions heading into the Fourth of July amid dangerous fire conditions. Wildfire smoke from large western fires may also affect regional air quality over the holiday weekend.

With 3.1 million acres burned nationally — double the normal pace — Oregon and Washington are bracing for an active smoke season. Health officials urge residents to monitor AQI and take precautions during smoke events.

Smoke from the Peterson/Alderdale Fire in Klickitat County combined with blowing dust to push air quality in the Tri-Cities area — Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco — into 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' territory last week. Conditions have since improved.

Smoke from multiple active wildfires in Eastern Washington, Oregon, and across the West is degrading air quality across the Pacific Northwest. Burn bans are in effect statewide across Washington's DNR lands as conditions worsen heading into the July 4th holiday week.

Smoke from the Peterson Fire in Klickitat County and other Eastern Washington blazes is affecting air quality across the region, with health officials urging sensitive populations to limit outdoor exposure as July Fourth approaches.

Air quality across the Pacific Northwest is currently good, but smoke season is approaching fast. Health agencies are urging residents to prepare for smoke impacts as fire season intensifies through July and August.

The 2026 wildfire smoke season is tracking toward one of the worst on record for the Pacific Northwest. Health agencies urge residents to monitor air quality, stay indoors during smoke events, and have N95 masks on hand.

Wildfire smoke is already affecting parts of Eastern Oregon and Washington, with conditions expected to worsen through summer. Air quality officials urge daily monitoring of AirNow.gov and provide guidance on protecting health during smoke events.

Wildfire smoke from the Garred Road Fire, Lytle Fire, and other active incidents is affecting air quality in eastern Washington and Oregon. Central Oregon has reached EXTREME fire danger. Residents are advised to monitor AirNow.gov and limit outdoor exposure during smoke events.

Smoke from the Upriver and Tule Road fires is affecting air quality in eastern Washington, while Oregon health officials have issued updated guidance for children and youth during smoke events.

Wildfire smoke from multiple eastern Washington fires is affecting air quality across the region. Health officials urge sensitive groups to limit outdoor exposure as AQI levels fluctuate with changing winds.