Unhealthy Air Quality Alert in California and Oregon
• Unhealthy air quality reported in parts of California and Oregon due to high levels of PM2.5 pollution.
• Residents, especially the elderly, children, and those with respiratory issues, are advised to stay indoors.
• The EPA's AirNow Map indicates 'unhealthy' air quality levels, necessitating immediate precautions.
Unhealthy air quality alert issued in California, Oregon
Residents in parts of California, including Portola, and Oregon, including John Day, have been advised to remain indoors due to unhealthy levels of fine particle pollution (PM2.5). As of January 18, 2026, at 2:45 a.m. ET, the AirNow Map from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated that air quality had reached levels considered 'unhealthy'.
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