Dangerous Wildfire Smoke Persists in California, Oregon and Washington
At a Glance West Coast cities are experiencing high levels of pollution.Air pollution could remain dangerously high for weeks.The deadly fires were fueled by extreme heat, drought and sometimes windy conditions. Air quality remained at hazardous or dangerous levels in both large cities and small communities up and down the West Coast, as toxic wildfire smoke smothered the skies, forcing people to stay indoors and sending some to hospitals. Hazardous pollution levels persisted Monday in several Oregon cities – including...