Skagit Valley Air Quality Advisory

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  State Fire Marshal's Office issued an air quality advisory on July 13, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The advisory warns residents about health risks from wildfire smoke“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The toxic gases and fine particles in smoke can exacerbate asthma, cause respiratory infections, and lead to other serious health problems.”
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  The advisory mentions that smoke can cause respiratory issues for children“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.”
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  The advisory mentions that smoke can cause respiratory issues for elderly“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.”
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  The advisory mentions that smoke can cause respiratory issues for those with pre-existing conditions“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The toxic gases and fine particles in smoke can exacerbate asthma, cause respiratory infections, and lead to other serious health problems.”
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  The advisory recommends using air filters at home“Use air filters in your home to ensure a safe space for respite from outside smoke.”
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  The advisory recommends using respirators when outside“When outside, use a respirator to filter out smoke from the air.”
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  The advisory recommends watching for symptoms like coughing“Pay attention to your health, and watch for symptoms of unsafe exposure such as wheezing, coughing, dizziness, headache, or shortness of breath.”
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  The advisory recommends watching for symptoms like shortness of breath“Pay attention to your health, and watch for symptoms of unsafe exposure such as wheezing, coughing, dizziness, headache, or shortness of breath.”
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  Two separate fires are actively burning in other parts of Washington stateNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The B and O Fire is burning in Okanogan County“The B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan.”
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  The B and O Fire is 2,000 acres“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is burning in Kittitas County“July 8, 2026 Kittitas County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  Both fires are causing evacuations“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  Both fires have prompted state fire mobilization under Washington's Resource Mobilization Plan“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan.”