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Smoke Outlook 7/20 - 7/21 

Eastern Oregon (Falls Fire)

Special Statement

A Heat advisory will be in effect today through Monday as expected temperatures are expected to be above 100 degrees. An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for Grant, Harney and Malheur Counties.

Fire

There are multiple fires effecting the forecast area. The Falls Fire is currently 117,020 acres and is 10% contained. The Lone Rock Fire is 83,922 acres and is 40% contained. The Durkee Fire is 24,269 acres and the Battle Mountain Complex is 3,750 acres. Hot, dry conditions will continue to result in active fire and continued smoke production across the area as multiple fires continue to burn.

Smoke

Smoke from multiple fires will continue to impact the area as high pressure results with hot dry conditions across the area. The most impacted areas are those communities south of active fires and this is expected again today. Burns continues to see UNHEALTHY air quality, south of the Falls Fire and John Day is expected to be UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS. Conditions will improve late afternoon as winds will clear the smoke and MODERATE conditions are expected in most locations. Sunday and Monday similar conditions are expected, however as fires remains active and the heat increases its recommended that people try to find places with air conditioning, stay hydrated and take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.