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ACTIVE WILDFIRES
ACTIVE WILDFIRES
We’re tracking the locations of wildfires across the Pacific Northwest. With extreme heat and significant drought across the Western U.S., wildfire season has been intense. As of Sept. 30, 2021, we’re no longer tracking wildfires for this season. For more information on current wildfires visit the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center or the National Interagency Fire Center.
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AIR QUALITY
Air quality information for fine particulates (PM2.5) from official monitors is shown as circles and updated throughout the day.
Source: fire.airnow.gov
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DROUGHT CONDITIONS
Current drought conditions are updated every Thursday. As of Sept. 30, 2021, we’re no longer updating drought conditions for this season. For more information on current drought levels visit the National Integrated Drought Information System.
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