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Spokane Wildfire Smoke to Hit Seattle Counties, Unhealthy Levels

8/4/2026

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Air agencies warned King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston counties that Spokane wildfire smoke will worsen through Wednesday.
NWS meteorologist Dana Felton said a northeasterly flow could pull smoke into Seattle, reaching unhealthy levels and cutting visibility.
Felton reported that thousands were evacuated from Spokane, hundreds of structures burned, fires grew 30 %, temperatures near 85-90 °F may be lowered, and a Thursday-night flow shift could improve air quality by Friday.

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Air agencies warned King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston counties that Spokane wildfire smoke will worsen through Wednesday.
NWS meteorologist Dana Felton said a northeasterly flow could pull smoke into Seattle, reaching unhealthy levels and cutting visibility.
Felton reported that thousands were evacuated from Spokane, hundreds of structures burned, fires grew 30 %, temperatures near 85-90 °F may be lowered, and a Thursday-night flow shift could improve air quality by Friday.