Thousands in Oregon Urged to Move Activities Indoors Over Air Quality
Thousands of residents in central Oregon are advised to move activities indoors due to 'very unhealthy' air quality caused by smoke from prescribed burns near Sisters and Bend. Elevated levels of PM2.5 pollution, which can harm lung and heart health, are affecting communities including Sisters, Bend, and Brent. Officials recommend limiting outdoor exposure, keeping windows closed, and using air purifiers to reduce indoor pollution. The smoke is expected to linger into the early morning hours, with conditions improving as burns conclude and weather allows better dispersion.
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By Amanda GreenwoodAssociate News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Thousands of residents across parts of Oregon are being advised to curb outdoor activity after air quality fell into the “very unhealthy” range in parts of central Oregon early Tuesday.The Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow map, which monitors air quality across America in near-real time, showed an area of highly polluted air lingering over the region as of 9:20 a.m. ET.
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