AIR QUALITY ALERT has been extended THROUGH 12 PM PDT FRIDAY
AIR QUALITY ALERT has been extended THROUGH 12 PM PDT FRIDAY
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An Air Quality Alert has been extended by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
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Region wide smoke will continue through the rest of the week as an extensive area of smoke from Western US wildfires continues to impact the region.
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Air quality across the region could vary from moderate to hazardous.
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Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition.
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For additional information on wildland fire smoke impacting Washington visit the Washington smoke blog at:
http://wasmoke.blogspot.com
and for current Washington air quality levels, visit:
https://enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/home/map
You may also contact your local air quality agency.
Address/Location
Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office
331 S Garden Ave
Newport, WA 99156
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-447-3151