wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke particles are small enough to reach the deepest part of your lungs, and for farmworkers, construction crews, and others working outside, that's not just a bad air day — it's a workplace safety issue.

Wildfire season is kicking off early this year in Washington, and it’s already making a big impact on our communities. Let’s break down what’s happening.

Outdoor workers in Washington state are covered by recent laws designed to protect them from the dangers of wildfire smoke. Washington enacted permanent rules in 2024 and here are the required protection measures.

As wildfire smoke blankets the region, many folks are left wondering how to keep their homes safe and air clean. Let's break it down.

Washington Ecology issued an air quality alert for Chelan and Douglas counties as wildfire smoke spreads, prompting health officials to urge residents to stay indoors.

Air qualities in North Central Washington are in decline due to smoke that's drifting into the region from wildfires in Alaska

The average percentage of fine particle pollution in the Seattle metro area, which includes Bellevue and Tacoma, increased

Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is partnering with NCW Libraries to provide relief for those affected by wildfire smoke. CDHD has donated portable air filters to library branch locations within the two county area in order to establish these spaces as a safe place to escape the impacts of wildfire smoke...

It's only mid-May but the skies over North Central Washington are already taking on an ominous murk that usually isn't seen until wildfire season is well underway. The hazy conditions are being caused by smoke emanating from fires over 500 miles to the northeast in Alberta, Canada...

National Weather Service Meteorologist Steve Bodnar says the chance for fires here is much lower, even with incoming hot weather.