Air Quality Alert Remains in Effect
Aug 02, 2026
Media Contacts
Lisa Woodard, Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency and Kelli Hawkins, Spokane Regional Health District
Smoke from local and regional fires is expected to increase
SPOKANE, Wash.—An air quality alert remains in place for the region. Air quality is expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday as westerly and northwesterly winds bring more smoke from regional fires into the Spokane area, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air)
Stay Aware of the Air Quality Range & Plan Accordingly
Please visit airnow.gov or spokanecleanair.org for hourly updates on the air quality levels. Statewide air quality information is also available at Washington Smoke Blog
According to L&I’s Emergency Wildfire Smoke Rule, employers are required to take steps to limit workers’ exposure to smoke when smoke particulates, known as PM2.5, reach certain levels
Visit L&I’s website to learn more
Stay Indoors
Reduce the amount of time spent outdoors. Avoid vigorous outdoor activities
Washington State Department of Health provides guides for School Activities and Outdoor Sporting Events and for Community Outdoor Events and Activities to help navigate decisions based on air quality.
If one must be outside, it is advised to wear a properly fitted N95 mask, not fabric or surgical masks. See SRHD’s re
Clean air spaces can be found at local libraries, malls and movie theaters.
Keep indoor air as clean as possible. Keep windows and doors closed. Use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce indoor air pollution. Make a do-it-yourself box fan filter. Avoid smoking tobacco, using woodburning stoves or fireplaces, burning candles, incenses or vacuuming. See “How to Create a Clean Room” guidance
Listen to your body and contact your healthcare provider or 911 if you are experiencing health symptoms
Check on family and friends, especially those in sensitive groups. Provide a clean air space for them if needed
For more information and re
About Spokane Regional Health District
Spokane Regional Health District is a leader and partner in public health by protecting, improving and promoting the health and well-being of all people through evidence-based practices. SRHD is one of 35 local public health agencies serving Washington state’s 39 counties. Visit srhd.org for comprehensive, updated information about SRHD and its triumphs in making Spokane a safer and healthier community. Like SRHD on Facebook, Instagram, or follow us on X to receive safety and wellness tips
About Spokane Clean Air
Our job is to ensure that people in Spokane County have clean air to breathe. We monitor air quality for key pollutants to know how clean the air is and where to focus our refederal, state, and local air quality laws; and we encourage individuals to make clean air choices. Learn more about us at SpokaneCleanAir.org
