The wildfires have caused significant environmental and health impacts, particularly in eastern Oregon, where air quality has reached 'Unhealthy' levels. Communities near active fires, such as Fossil, Warm Springs, and Sisters, face evacuation risks and property damage. The smoke is affecting visibility and respiratory health, especially in areas east of the Cascades. While the Portland Metro area and locations west of the Cascades remain smoke-free due to onshore flow, the risk of wildfires in these regions is expected to increase in August and September as vegetation dries out further.