(Update: Noah Kahan cancels Saturday night’s show at Hayden Homes Amphitheater)
Other counties may also be receiving smoke from those fires, Jefferson says, and some are in Northern California, Canada
PORTLAND, Oregon (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lynn Regional Air Protection Agency released an air quality report Friday for Jackson, South Josephine, East Charl, North Lake, Klamath, Deschutes and Crooke counties. It remains in effect until Sunday afternoon.
Intermittent smoke from the Lookout and Bedrock fires, along with smoke from Northern California and Canada, could also lead to periods of poor air quality and haze to the Portland metro area and Wallowa, Union, Baker, Grant, Umatilla, Wasco, and Jefferson counties in the late post. Saturday afternoon into Sunday, with the lowest air quality on Saturday evening. Harney and Mallher would smoke on and off until Saturday afternoon.
The smoke led to the cancellation of the second concert at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater in a matter of days, following the cancellation of the My Morning Jacket concert on Wednesday night.
“Noah Kahan has made the decision to cancel his show scheduled for Saturday, August 19th at Hayden Homes Amphitheater,” the Old Mill said.
The venue said all tickets for the show would be refunded at the point of purchase. Ticketmaster will automatically refund ticket holders within 30 days. Concert-goers who purchased tickets with cash or Old Mill District gift cards will have to visit the ticket mill to receive a refund.
Noah Kahanes’ statement Friday night regarding the cancellation:
“I have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow night’s show in Bend due to the wildfires in central Oregon and the resulting poor air quality in the area. It’s a frustrating situation that we’ve been watching closely and hopefully it will improve – unfortunately this appears to be the most responsible move.
“Hope everyone in the area is staying safe and putting your health first. I’ll be back soon and I honestly can’t wait to spend some time around Bend. We’ll make up for lost time then. In the meantime, refunds will be given at your point of purchase.
I love you guys.”
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Check current conditions on Oregon smoke information blogAnd DEQ Air Quality Indexor by downloading a file Oregon Air The application on your smartphone.
Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. Those most at risk are infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, the elderly, and pregnant women.
Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels rise:
- Stay indoors if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, turn the air conditioner on to recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
- Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. or Create your own air purification filter by following these instructions.
- Beware of smoke in your area and avoid places with higher levels.
- When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green in the air quality index), open windows and doors to ventilate homes and businesses, temperatures permitting.
- If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications for refills.
Clothing, dust, and surgical masks do not protect against harmful particles in smoke. NIOSH-approved N95 or P100 respirators may provide protection, but they must be chosen and worn properly. Choose a NIOSH-approved respirator with an N, R, or P along with the number 95, 99, or 100. Learn how to wear and use a respirator. Respirators will not work for children because they do not come in child sizes. People with heart or lung disease should consult a healthcare provider before wearing a respirator.
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