Air quality advisory issued for Lane County as wildfire smoke drifts in through Thursday

An air quality advisory has been issued for Lane County and much of the Pacific Northwest, including Southwest Washington, as wildfire smoke blankets the region. The advisory is expected to remain in effect through Thursday, with officials monitoring the impact of the smoke on local air conditions.

The influx of smoke has prompted operational changes across the region, resulting in various cancellations and closures. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is overseeing the situation as residents are advised to prepare for continued poor air quality throughout the duration of the alert.