Wildfire Smoke Causes Unhealthy Air Quality in Oregon and California

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Published: 2026-08-26T14:00:00Z
Category: weather
Source: AirNow (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
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Wildfire smoke has led to unhealthy air quality in parts of Oregon and California, with Madras, Oregon, reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 183 and areas of California reaching 161. These levels are categorized as 'Unhealthy' or 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,' posing potential health risks for residents in the impacted regions.

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