Air Quality Advisory Issued for Pullman

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  Washington State Fire Marshal's Office issued an air quality advisory on July 13, 2026“null”
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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 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 wearing respirators outdoors“When outside, use a respirator to filter out smoke from the air.”
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  The advisory recommends monitoring for symptoms like coughing or 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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  The advisory comes as two active wildfires are burning and threatening communities“The B and O Fire started on July 9, 2026, at approximately 2:14 p.m. This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing. It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety. Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation. The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the B and O Fire. Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams to aid in containment efforts. State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources. Under the State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan, the Fire Protection Bureau coordinates the initial dispatch and continued administrative oversight of resources and personnel for the duration of the mobilization. The Mobilization Plan is implemented to provide a process to quickly no Source: https://wsp.wa.gov/state-fire-mobilization-authorized-for-the-b-and-o-fire/”
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  The two active wildfires are the B and O Fire in Okanogan County and the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County“State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the B and O Fire — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:49:21 +0000 July 9, 2026 Okanogan 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 B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan. State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:43:11 +0000 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 B and O Fire is estimated at 2,000 acres“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is estimated at 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  Both fires are under active containment efforts“null”
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  The B and O Fire has Level 2 evacuations in place“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire has Level 3 evacuations in place“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”