The historic wildfires burning across Oregon have led to hazardous <a href='https://www.airnow.gov/'>air quality </a>in some parts of the state. 



According to the CDC, wildfire smoke can irritate your lungs, cause inflammation, affect your immune system, and make you more prone to lung infections, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The historic wildfires burning across Oregon have led to hazardous air quality in some parts of the state. According to the CDC, wildfire smoke can irritate your lungs, cause inflammation, affect your immune system, and make you more prone to lung infections, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The historic wildfires burning across Oregon have led to hazardous <a href="https://www.airnow.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">air quality&nbsp;</a>in some parts of the state.&nbsp;



According to the CDC, wildfire smoke can irritate your lungs, cause inflammation, affect your immune system, and make you more prone to lung infections, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. &nbsp;

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