Smoke expected to clear in western Oregon as wildfires burn

The air quality in western Oregon was forecast to improve in the evening of Aug. 6, according to the National Weather Service.

Officials said that wind from the ocean will clear the smoke from the Willamette Valley. North winds up to 7 mph will hit the valley starting at around 1 p.m.

Oregon health officials said the air was “unhealthy for sensitive groups” until 11 a.m., when it was expected to improve to “moderate” air quality…

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