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Wildfire smoke inhalation prevention

  • North Central Public Health District media release
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THE GORGE — With increased smoke from ongoing wildfires, all residents of Wasco and Sherman counties are encouraged to take steps to prepare f…

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Wildfire Smoke Inhalation Prevention

  • Martha McInnes, Director North Central Public Health District
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With the current wildfire activity in Wasco County, all residents of Wasco and Sherman Counties are encouraged to take steps to be prepared in…

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Senior Living: Check the Air Quality Index for wildfire smoke rating

  • By Scott McKay
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Summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors and beauty of the Gorge: Fishing on the Columbia, trips to Lost Lake, and hiking the Gorge trails. But as we have experienced before, it is also wildfire season when there is less rainfall, more lightning, and more outdoor activities.

Wildfire smoke inhalation prevention
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Wildfire smoke inhalation prevention

  • By Shellie Campbell North Central Public Health District
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THE GORGE — With wildfire season fast approaching, residents are encouraged to take steps to be prepared in the event of wildfire smoke and po…

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What is the health threat

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Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can irritate your eyes or your respiratory system and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases.