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Heat Advisory, Smoke Alerts Prompt Emergency Over Old Trails Fire

8/4/2026

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Heat Advisory starts at noon Tuesday for Oregon's Willamette Valley, Portland metro and Columbia River area, while KATU issued an Air Quality Alert as smoke spreads.
A Red Flag Warning covering Willamette Valley Monday and a Fire Weather Watch beginning Tuesday for the Columbia River Basin were issued.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency after the Old Trails Fire threatened 5,000 structures and destroyed 600 homes.

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Heat Advisory starts at noon Tuesday for Oregon's Willamette Valley, Portland metro and Columbia River area, while KATU issued an Air Quality Alert as smoke spreads.
A Red Flag Warning covering Willamette Valley Monday and a Fire Weather Watch beginning Tuesday for the Columbia River Basin were issued.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency after the Old Trails Fire threatened 5,000 structures and destroyed 600 homes.