Oregon wildfire smoke

Smoke from numerous nearby wildfires tints the sun a vivid color as a vulture is silhouetted from its perch on a dead tree near Elkton in western Oregon on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. Hot and dry weather continues in the Pacific northwest with the potential more massive wildfire growth.

Wearing the respirator masks they have used during the COVID-19 pandemic, MAIREAD MILAN and her boy friend ALEX LOZNAK pause for a portrait while heavy smoke from nearby wildfires shrouds the countryside near Elkton ion rural western Oregon on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory for the area in effect until further notice.

Wildfire smoke paints the rising sun a vibrant color as a flock of swallows perch on a utility wire over the Umpqua River near Elkton in western Oregon on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. Numerous large wildfires are burning uncontrolled.

Wildfire smoke over on apple orchard near Elkton.

Smoked hot dogs. We only stayed out for a few minutes due to the near toxic air quality.

 

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