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  1. Wildfires are causing smoke to affect the Pacific Northwest and Siouxland region.
  2. Wildfires are producing smoke that is affecting air quality in the Pacific Northwest and extending into Montana.

Drifting smoke from fires in Oregon and Canada is impacting Western Washington.

5 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 3
Gone quiet Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours
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Drifting smoke from fires in Oregon and Canada is impacting Western Washington.

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Western Washington

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  1. Cox Media Group published a forecast regarding the ongoing impacts of drifting smoke from fires in Western Washington on July 28, 2026.Sub-event
  2. Smoke persists east of the Cascades.Sub-event
  3. Wildfire smoke is drifting from northeastern Washington.Sub-event
  4. Smoke from Oregon and Canada fires is drifting into Western Washington.1 source

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Wildfires are producing smoke that is affecting air quality in the Pacific Northwest and extending into Montana.

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