Fuel in a Fire

Wildfire smoke has given Oregon the world’s most hazardous air. So why are workers outside pumping gas?

Photo by Marcus Spiske.

Parts of Oregon this week achieved the distinction of having the worst air quality in the world. Due to the wildfires, the air quality index rating for Portland exceeded 500, which is literally off the charts. (Anything over 150 is considered “unhealthy” and anything…