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Thousands Told To Stay Inside In Oregon: 'Health Alert'

2025-12-03 07:16
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An AirNow map shows an area of "very unhealthy" air quality around Mill City in Oregon on Wednesday morning.

Amanda GreenwoodBy Amanda Greenwood

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Thousands of residents in Oregon have been urged to stay inside in Oregon amid concerns over high levels of air pollution, a live map from AirNow shows.

The map shows an area of fine particle (PM2.5) pollution in the "very unhealthy" Air Quality Index (AQI) category around Mill City as of 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday. This is surrounded by an area of "unhealthy" air quality.

The AQI describes the "very unhealthy" air warning as a "health alert," and says that "the risk of health effects is increased for everyone."

"Sensitive groups: avoid all physical activity outdoors. Reschedule to a time when air quality is better or move activities indoors," AirNow says on its website.

"Everyone else: Avoid long or intense activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors."

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