Wind-driven smoke and haze from dozens of wildfires across Oregon are expected to bring potentially dangerous air quality to the Portland metro area that could linger for the week, the National Weather Service says.
It’s important to prevent smoke from entering your home. Wildfire smoke is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning materials and vegetation that can irritate your eyes and impact your respiratory system, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Children, people who are pregnant or have chronic conditions have a higher risk of getting sick from breathing wildfire smoke, according to the CDC…