Smoke Impacts in Southwest Oregon

9-1-17 Smoke from Multiple Fires Affecting Area

This satellite image, taken today at 4:00 p.m., shows considerable smoke produced by multiple fires in Oregon and California. This smoke is not only a health hazard, it can limit the ability of fire management to utilize helicopters and airplanes to assist with fire suppression efforts.

For more information on air quality in Oregon, visit http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/. For California smoke information, visit http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/.