Smoke, heat advisory choke WA as 100K acres burn

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  • Multiple blazes have burned over 100,000 acres across Washington state.
  • Wildfire smoke and hazy skies are actively degrading local air quality.
  • An active Heat Advisory and dry conditions raise concerns that new fires could ignite.

SEATTLE FOX 13 Seattle is tracking multiple wildfires burning over 100,000 acres across Washington state.

As crews battle the blazes on the frontlines, wildfire smoke and hazy skies are beginning to impact local air quality. Meanwhile, an active heat advisory and dry weather are fueling concerns that new fires could ignite.

Keep reading for the latest information on air quality, forecast conditions and active wildfires burning in Washington state.

WA wildfire smoke forecast: What to expect Tuesday

Wildfire smoke is possible in the Seattle area through Wednesday according to FOX 13 Seattle’s Stephen Kilbreath.

Wildfire smoke will stay relatively light along the Washington coast, but as we move into Thursday – when showers could pop up – this will help with air quality.

WA Air Quality Index

According to AirNow, as of Tuesday, the air quality in the Puget Sound region is running anywhere from good (green) to moderate (yellow).

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