Firefighters are working to contain the Cram Fire near Willowdale. Level 2 evacuation orders have been issued and Highway 97 drivers are urged to use caution.

Wildfires are burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon. A Spare The Air Alert day is in effect Friday due to poor air quality.

Oregon wildfire map Oregon smoke forecast A westerly wind pushed smoke mostly into central and eastern Oregon Thursday morning, and that trend should continue, Saltenberger said.

Smoke from wildfires in Northern California and southern Oregon has settled over Northern Nevada and is worsening air quality across the region. Air quality in the Reno-Sparks area Thursday morning ...

After a period of extreme fire growth and new ignitions, Oregon’s wildfire forecast should moderate somewhat over the coming week.

It’s still too soon to get an accurate forecast for either, so skywatchers should keep an eye on both the weather forecast and wildfire smoke map as the peak day approaches.

Temperatures were expected to cool later this week, but the lack of moisture was expected to continue to keep forests at critical fire conditions.

Tracking Western wildfires: Latest smoke map as Park Fire continues to rage and new fire ignites in Colorado The Park Fire is the biggest wildfire in the nation right now.

More wineries and vineyards are suing Portland-based PacifiCorp as the first of what could be several trials over wildfire smoke damage to grapes and wines draws near.

Oregon wildfire map Oregon smoke forecast A westerly wind pushed smoke mostly into central and eastern Oregon Thursday morning, and that trend should continue, Saltenberger said.

Authorities have warned people living near a brush fire in Jefferson County that started Sunday evening to be ready to evacuate the area.

After a period of extreme fire growth and new ignitions, Oregon’s wildfire forecast should moderate somewhat over the coming week.