Several new fires have grown this weekend, many of which were caused by lightning on Friday night.
Crews are working hard to contain fire growth, but the Crown Creek fire near Colville has been especially problematic. Currently air quality is unhealthy in the Colville region. Low mixing heights are containing smoke near the surface, and unfortunately the light wind flow and hot temperatures in Northeast Washington are expected to continue for the coming days. The Katy Creek fire is also adding to the mix.
The map below shows the most significant fires in the state right now, causing smoke in their areas. The Perry and Wildcat fires are impacting air quality in the Cascade mountains, while the Bear Gulch fire continues to impact the area around Lake Cushman.
If you live around south-central Washington, don't be surprised if the Emigrant fire in Oregon causes some moderate haze in the coming days, as satellite imagery shows a significant plume.
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