October 21, 2022 4:10 a.m.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has continued its Air Pollution Advisory which is in effect for Douglas County, through 4:00 p.m. Friday.

The Cedar Creek Fire, burning in nearly 127,000 acres near Oakridge, combined with periods of easterly and northerly winds is causing smoke concentrations to increase. Air quality is expected to be at unhealthy levels at times in the Umpqua Valley.

Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Check current conditions on the DEQ link: https://oraqi.deq.state.or.us/home/map

Much of the inland area in western Oregon is also under an Air Pollution Advisory. Some locations are expected to remain with that status through early Monday evening.