Portland's smoke-choked air ranks among the world's worst amid Western wildfires
TL;DR
Smoke from Western wildfires blanketed the Pacific Northwest, pushing Portland’s air quality into unhealthy ranges and briefly near the top of global rankings. AQI readings around 160 in Portland and higher nearby prompted health advisories, expanded shelter capacity, and calls to limit outdoor activity as winds shift and conditions gradually improve.
- Portland air quality is among the worst for major cities worldwide Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- Hot and smoky: Here's when air quality will improve in Seattle KING5.com
- Portland has the worst air quality of any major city in the world KGW
- 49 large fires burn in Oregon and Washington as smoke worsens air quality KATU
- Pickles fans adapt to smoky skies as Portland air quality worsens KOIN.com
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