Live incident briefing · Regional smoke
Smoke episode near Chelan, WA — 2026-08-29
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An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy levels for areas downwind from active wildfires. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
NWS Spokane WA · source Aug 29, 2026, 7:06 PM
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- Affected areas
- Chelan, WA, Douglas, WA, Okanogan, WA National Weather Service · source Aug 29, 2026, 7:06 PM
- County count
- 3 counties National Weather Service · source Aug 29, 2026, 7:06 PM
- Official alert
- Air Quality Alert National Weather Service · source Aug 29, 2026, 7:06 PM
- Severity
- Unknown National Weather Service · source Aug 29, 2026, 7:06 PM
- Ugc county codes
- WAC007, WAC017, WAC047 National Weather Service · source Aug 29, 2026, 7:06 PM
- Urgency
- Unknown National Weather Service · source Aug 29, 2026, 7:06 PM
- Warning count
- 1 warnings National Weather Service · source Aug 29, 2026, 7:06 PM
- Represented population
- 163,754 people U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census · source Apr 1, 2020, 12:00 AM
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Chelan, WA; Douglas, WA; Okanogan, WA
- Chelan, WA
- Douglas, WA
- Okanogan, WA
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