Seattle Fire Department: Protecting Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

Press release from the Seattle Fire Department :

William Mace

August 2, 2021

Be prepared for wildfire smoke

Unhealthy air quality due to smoke from wildfires in British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington has become a reoccurring issue and concern in the Puget Sound region. Prepare now to reduce the risk of wildfire smoke.

You can take steps now to prepare:

If smoke does impact Seattle this summer, you should take steps to protect your health:

To learn more about how to stay safe from wildfire smoke and get updates on the city’s response actions, visit https://www.seattle.gov/wildfire-smoke-safety.

This press release was produced by the Seattle Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.