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Smoke Outlook, Smith River Complex, 8/26
Smith River Complex
Publication Type: News 08/26/2023
Special Statement
Smoke from new wildfires will continue to impact communities within the forecast area.
Fire
In addition to the Smith River Complex, new wildfires are burning in California and Oregon. Smith River Complex is more than 67,000 acres in CA and OR. Aircraft are flying again during periods of improved visibility. Fire crews are using engines and hand tools to protect structures in the Illinois Valley and suppress fires. Evacuations continue in high hazard areas.
Smoke
Heavy smoke is continuing to pool in the Illinois Valley overnight and within the communities along the I-5 corridor in Southwest Oregon. This afternoon, west winds will move smoke from the fire burning south of Cave Junction into the entire forecast area, raising air quality values through the afternoon, evening, and overnight. Most of these values today and through the weekend will read UNHEALTHY to VERY UNHEALTHY. New fires north of Grants Pass are beginning to impact the forecast area and are elevating the air quality values.
