Bellevue's Air Quality Remains 'Unhealthy': Report

BELLEVUE, WA—Winds expected to push the smoke out of the area Sunday failed to materialize, so Bellevue's air quality remains "unhealthy" or "very unhealthy" as of Tuesday.

According to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, the light rain showers in the area have yet to significantly reduce smoke levels—and it could get worse before it gets better.

"We may actually see smoke levels increase somewhat on Wednesday as winds bring more smoke from Oregon fires north," the agency predicted.

PGCAA added that the air quality will remain "unhealthy" or "very unhealthy" for everyone until late Thursday or Friday, when a storm should clear out most of the smoke.

Bellevue residents are advised to keep following the suggestions in the bulleted list posted below:

• Stay indoors as much as possible.
• Limit intense outdoor activity.
• Close windows and doors as much as possible.
• Use an air cleaner with a HEPA filter if possible.
• Use fans or an air conditioner (AC) when it's hot, if possible. Set your AC to recirculate.
• Don't pollute the indoor air. Don't smoke, use candles, or vacuum. Avoid frying and broiling when cooking indoors.

Fire marshals in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties have also issued fire safety burn bans prohibiting outdoor burning, including recreational fires.

Precautions from Public Health — Seattle & King county are also accessible in 繁體中文, 한국어, Русский, Español and Tiếng Việt.