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Portland’s air quality has hit a dangerous peak, ranking as the worst in any major city globally — with smoke so thick it’s causing eye and throat irritation, forcing closures of outdoor pools, fitness classes, and even indoor community centers. With wildfire smoke making it impossible for filtration systems to keep up, hundreds of kids lost summer camp and daycare access. This isn’t a one-time crisis — it’s the second such shutdown in 13 years at one center, signaling that extreme pollution is becoming a recurring threat. Officials warn the advisory will last through Thursday night, leaving residents hoping for clearer skies soon.

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