Wildfire smoke, high temperatures settle into western Washington

Wildfire smoke and higher temperatures are settling into western Washington, creating hazardous conditions for sensitive groups. FOX 13's Dan Griffin has the latest on how long the smoke is expected to stick around with heat and wildfire smoke moving into the area. Officials at Valley Regional Fire say it's good reason to make sure you're prepared. Favorable winds spared us from hazy skies so far this summer, but our luck is running out. Smoke from eastern Washington and Oregon fires is drifting closer as temperatures crank into the 90s. We advise people stay indoors as much as you can really look out for those that are vulnerable. You know, our older citizens and younger Children. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency says communities near the Cascades are already dealing with it, and air quality is expected to worsen to moderate across the region. Looks like we probably will have some smoke through Wednesday. We might get a little more of a push of cleaner air later Wednesday, but it's a little tough to know because we're kind of in a battle here with the cleaner air trying to push in and the smoke trying to push out. Health officials warn the heat only increases the danger, especially for the most sensitive groups. I do think that's probably gonna be the more threatening issue this week is gonna be, you know, if we get up in the 90s for folks who don't have air conditioning, they recommend using filters at home as you circulate air and finding relief in public places, including libraries or cooling centers. Now again, health officials urge people to make sure that they have ways to stay cool and to filter smoky air out of their homes. They say if you start to feel sick, seek medical care immediately in Auburn, Dan Griffin FOX 13 news.