"Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Bend Area, Extending Air Quality Advisory"

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have extended an air quality advisory for Deschutes County and eastern Lane County due to smoke from the Bedrock Fire. The advisory is expected to last until at least Monday night. Intermittent smoke is also being monitored in Southern Oregon due to the Flat Fire. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs, and people are advised to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Cloth, dust, and surgical masks do not protect against harmful smoke particles, and N95 or P100 respirators should be properly selected and worn.