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Air Quality Alert Warns Kittitas County of Wildfire Smoke

8/23/2026

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The Washington State Department of Ecology issued an Air Quality Alert for Kittitas County until noon PDT Monday, August 24.
The alert cites current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires.
Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy to Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels.
Residents are advised to limit outdoor time and avoid strenuous activity, with details at ecy.wa.gov/air.html or 360-407-6000.

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The Washington State Department of Ecology issued an Air Quality Alert for Kittitas County until noon PDT Monday, August 24.
The alert cites current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires.
Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy to Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels.
Residents are advised to limit outdoor time and avoid strenuous activity, with details at ecy.wa.gov/air.html or 360-407-6000.