Klamath Falls, Ore. – Thick wildfire smoke continues to blanket southern Oregon, prompting an air quality alert for Klamath County through 11 a.m. Tuesday. Residents in Klamath Falls, Altamont, Olene, and surrounding communities are urged to limit time outdoors as air quality levels remain unhealthy.
According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the advisory covers all of Klamath County, including Crater Lake, Chemult, Crescent, Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, and Bly. Smoke from multiple wildfires combined with shifting weather patterns could cause air quality to worsen at any time, with conditions varying hour by hour.
Those most at risk include children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with heart or lung conditions. Health officials recommend staying indoors when smoke levels are high, avoiding strenuous outdoor activity, and using certified HEPA filters to improve indoor air. Residents are also advised to avoid adding to pollution by following local burn restrictions and limiting the use of wood stoves.
The smoke is expected to linger into early next week, with periods of improvement possible but not guaranteed. Officials warn that additional advisories may be issued if conditions persist.
