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Portland had worst air quality in world among major cities

Portland had worst air quality in the world among major cities as wildfire smoke envelops area

Portland had the worst air quality in the world among major cities on Wednesday morning, according to a global monitor, as wildfire smoke from dozens of fires across the Pacific Northwest blanketed th...

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Air quality improves in Willamette Valley as wildfire smoke clears

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Oregon air quality plummets as wildfire smoke blankets the state

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Danger of rapid fire spread increases again in eastern Washington into the weekend

After a few days of mainly lighter wind flow – which allowed smoke to spread and plague much of the state – westerly, onshore winds are going to be increasing into Friday and the weekend.

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Air conditions improve in western Washington as fire danger rises east of the Cascades

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Fire weather watch issued for much of eastern Washington as large fires continue to burn

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Here’s what’s canceled on Thursday in Portland due to wildfire smoke

Smoke continues to plague Portland, leading to another day of closures around the city. Some good news amid the gloom: Portland Parks and Recreation outdoor pools will open with regular schedules on Thursday.

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Salem, Portland to see smog as smoke advisory remains in much of Oregon

Oregon DEQ has issued a new air quality advisory for Salem, the Portland metro area and Hermiston due to elevated levels of smog.

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Here's when smoke is expected to clear out of the Portland area

Many parts of Oregon, Portland included, will remain under an air quality advisory for smog until Thursday at 10 p.m. Still, the smoke should begin clearing sooner.

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Mandatory wood-burning ban stays in place amid wildfire smoke and heat

Multnomah County and federal officials have implemented a mandatory wood-burning ban and issued air quality warnings due to wildfire smoke and extreme heat caused by the Grasshopper Fire.

‘Our New Reality’: Wildfire Smoke Fills Skies Over the Pacific Northwest

Air quality levels reached unhealthy levels across Oregon and Washington this week. By Amy Graff and Anna Griffin Amy Graff is a reporter on The Times’s weather team. Anna Griffin reporting from Portland,

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Clearer skies on the horizon for Portland as smoke begins to shift

The skies are slowly starting to clear, and Portland is getting some relief after smoke shrouded the region this week. Dozens of fires across the Pacific Northwest blanketed the Willamette Valley in smoke over the past few days,

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Wildfires spread hazardous smoke across multiple states. See maps

Seattle and Portland briefly ranked within the top 10 cities in the world with the worst air quality the morning of Aug. 6.

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Wildfire smoke, heat prompt wave of closures, canceled events across metro area

Poor air quality and extreme heat have prompted cities across the Portland-Vancouver area to cancel events and close facilities.