Wildfire smoke reduces visibility and air quality across Western states, while monsoon moisture and dry air bring renewed fire weather concerns.
10 reports, 4 independent
Updated Sep 7
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- Repetition
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What happened
Wildfire smoke reduces visibility and air quality across Western states, while monsoon moisture and dry air bring renewed fire weather concerns.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Wildfires are causing cross-border air quality issues affecting the region around Idaho and Eastern Washington.Sub-event
- Wildfire smoke and high temperatures are affecting air quality in Central Oregon and Idaho.Sub-event
Regional weather patterns bring wildfire smoke, monsoon showers, and renewed fire risk to Western states.1 source
Dry weather, erratic winds, and lightning strikes are fueling the Western US/Canada fire season.1 source
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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
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Idaho
state of the United States of America
Related events
- The wildfire season has intensified, impacting the region involving Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.
- Wildfires are active across multiple states, with smoke visible in Colorado and Utah, and fires threatening homes in Idaho and Oregon.
- A leadership body, including Tom Schultz and Brad Little, is providing resources, overseeing the response, and leading state efforts to aid neighbors affected by the fires.
- Heat waves are affecting major US metropolitan areas like Philadelphia, Boston, and New York City, while NOAA reports wildfires in eastern Oregon.
- Idaho Department of Lands assisted with a current brushfire incident on July 1.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- mininggazette.com
- capitalpress.com
- nbcmontana.com
- hindustantimes.comOregon fire looms near town as 4th firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze