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Smoke Outlook, Smith River Complex North, 8/25
Smith River Complex
Publication Type: News 08/25/2023
Fire
The fire area received spotty rain overnight Thursday as lightning and thundershowers moved through the area. Today, fire crews will take advantage of this moisture to assist them as they continue to protect structures in the Illinois Valley. Fire behavior consists of short runs through shrubs and timber and litter of one to two-foot flame lengths at 260 to 400 feet per hour. The crews are using hand tools and engines to protect hundreds of structures. Many have been evacuated. Aircraft are not able to fly due to limited visibility because of thick smoke. The fire is over 57,000 acres and is burning in California and Oregon.
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.
