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Two wildfires continue to burn in rural Lane County, Oregon, causing a decline in air quality.

The Foley Ridge Fire has prompted a Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation notice for some residents along Highway 242.

The larger Emigrant Fire, which started in August, has burned over 32,000 acres and is partially contained.

Two wildfires continue to burn in steep, heavily forested terrain in rural parts of Lane County.

The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency reported a decline in air quality due to smoke from wildfires. The Air Quality Index on Sept. 19 was measured at 55, which is moderate.

The National Weather Service in Portland predicts both Lane and Linn counties have a low potential for isolated thunderstorms near the Cascades on Sept. 19. Otherwise, Eugene and Spring

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