Dozens of wildfires are blazing across several western states, with some areas under air quality alerts or advisories. The Durkee Fire in Oregon, the largest active blaze in the U.S. and one of 31 fires in the state, covered nearly 400 square miles and an air quality warning was in effect for the entire region on Wednesday.
In this photo provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Durkee Fire lights up the sky in eastern Ore., Monday, July 22, 2024. This photo provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation shows the Durkee Fire burning in eastern Ore., Monday, July 22, 2024. In this image provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Durkee fire burns in the background as it nears Interstate 84 near Huntington, Ore., early Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
The Pioneer Fire in Washington is the largest in the state at 30,667 acres . In Montana, the Deadman Fire in Rosebud County grew to 19,982 acres and was 95% contained. And in Canada, authorities issued an air quality advisory for Calgary, Alberta due to the wildfire smoke. The government agency called it high risk and said children and the elderly should avoid outdoor physical exertion.Wildfire smoke can cause unhealthy air quality in areas many miles away from fires.
If you need to be outside in smoky conditions, a respirator mask such as an N-95 or P-100 can offer some protection.
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