Bremerton Air Quality Advisory Issued

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  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 indoors“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 directs residents to check the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map for real-time air quality data“Check out resources such as the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map to get a real-time look at air quality in your area.”
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  The State Fire Marshal’s Office is coordinating with local agencies to address smoke exposure during wildfire season“The State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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  The advisory follows the mobilization of state firefighting resources for two active wildfiresNot found in the source record — unverified.
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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 burning in grass, brush, and timber“null”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is burning in grass, brush, and timber“It is burning in grass, brush, and timber and is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage.”
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  The B and O Fire is at 2,000 acres“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is at 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”