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Cedar Creek Fire Smoke Outlook Sept. 9
Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: News 09/10/2022
Special Statement
Red Flag Warning today through Saturday for strong east winds and low relative humidity. 3 Day smoke outlook available at: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/7f95b6c6?%20preview=true
Fire
The Cedar Creek Fire in Central Oregon is 33,099 acres with 12% containment. The fire grew 1,613 acres over the past 24 hours. We are expecting very active fire activity today, with hotter temperatures, strong east winds and low relative humidity values.
Smoke
Areas west of the Cedar Creek fire will have the greatest impacts today, including Oakridge and the Eugene/Springfield area. Oakridge will see USG to unhealthy air quality today, with periods of very unhealthy possible. The Eugene/Springfield area will see decreasing air quality through the afternoon hours, as the east winds bring smoke into the area. Health and Safety Message Please remember to check with your doctor if you're feeling effects from the smoke such as chest tightness or difficulty breathing. Do you know how to check your local air quality? Try out the map at fire.airnow.gov for current conditions. For real time information see Fire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today's Current Air Quality.