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Get ready for wildfire smoke season: Smoke Ready Week starts Monday

Forecasts show higher-than-normal wildfire risk across Washington this summer

November 25, 2024 Air Pollution / Brain and Nervous System / Dementia / Environment

Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased dementia risk

New research led by the University of Washington in Seattle has found that long-term to wildfire smoke exposure was associated with a significant increase in the odds that a person would be diagnosed with dementia.

August 22, 2024 Environmental Health / Newborn and Infant Health / Pregnancy / Public Health

Wildfire smoke is a health risk for pregnant people — both physically and mentally

As the West’s wildfire season worsens, a new Human Rights Watch report urges policymakers to address the toll it’s taking on pregnancy and birth outcomes.

July 14, 2023 Environment / Environmental Health / Lungs / Public Health / University of Washington

How to Prepare for an Early and Long 2023 Wildfire Season in King County

his year, wildfire smoke is forecast to start early in King County and last into the fall. Record-setting forest fires have already darkened skies in Canada and the eastern U.S., and our region is set to be next. By preparing now, you can help to protect your and your family’s lungs, heart, and health from smoke.

June 12, 2023 Environment / Environmental Health / Heart and Circulatory System / Lungs / Public Health

Wildfire smoke forecasted to impact Washington again this season

‘Smoke Ready Week,’ June 12-16, is the perfect time to prepare for unhealthy air

July 16, 2021 Environmental Health / Lungs

What’s in wildfire smoke? A toxicologist explains the health risks

Smoke from wildfires contains thousands of compounds, including carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides.