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Smoke Outlook for August 1 & 2, 2023
Bedrock Fire
Publication Type: News 08/01/2023
The latest smoke outlook plus individual location forecasts and current air quality are always available at https://tinyurl.com/BedrockSmoke.
The Bedrock fire is estimated at 10,659 total acres and 3% contained. Fire activity and smoke production will increase after noon as the inversion lifts, but overall rate of spread is anticipated to be below 1,000 acres per day.
Most should expect similar smoke conditions as yesterday with persistent weather pattern. Oakridge will see periods of heavy smoke this morning lingering into the afternoon before clearing to GOOD for evening into overnight.
An improved smoke pattern from Redmond to Sunriver will continue resulting in GOOD-MODERATE for much of the day. Expect UNHEALTHY conditions this morning in La Pine before seeing improvement this afternoon. Smoke will again settle into the area in the late evening likely resulting in MODERATE to UNHEALTHY.
MODERATE conditions are expected along the McKenzie Highway from Blue River to Sisters. Areas west of the fire such as Walterville and Lowell likely to see haze and may be MODERATE this morning before clearing this afternoon.
Please see the attached files for more information.