An air quality alert was issued on Tuesday at 3:54 a.m. in effect until Wednesday at noon for Lane County Cascade Foothills and Cascades of Lane County.

"The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until Wednesday afternoon. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Wednesday afternoon. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition," states the National Weather Service.

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