Fires in Washington and Oregon are generating smoke, leading to health advisories from the BC Centre for Disease Control.
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Updated Aug 10
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What happened
Fires in Washington and Oregon are generating smoke, leading to health advisories from the BC Centre for Disease Control.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Smoke affects areas in Western Washington, involving the Washington State Department of Health and an epidemiologist.Sub-event
Smoke from fires in WA and OR is prompting health information from BC CDC.1 source
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Fires have started and fire risk is high in British Columbia, Oregon, and Eastern Washington.Also in this story
- NOAA is monitoring temperature peaks and smoke drifting from wildfires affecting the region of Eastern Washington and British Columbia.
- Extreme fire weather affects both Eastern Washington and Eastern Oregon.
- Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality in Eastern Washington and Oregon, leading to advisories and mask recommendations for sensitive groups.
The entities involved
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Washington
town in the City of Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear, England
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Oregon
city in Ogle County, Illinois, United States
Related events
- Wildfires are active across multiple states, with smoke visible in Colorado and Utah, and fires threatening homes in Idaho and Oregon.
- The Oregon Department of Forestry is enforcing fire safety laws and advising on fire safety rules in Oregon.
- Wildfires are impacting the Willamette Valley, prompting Red Flag Warnings and increased activity from the Oregon Department of Forestry.