Summer and fall air quality in Spokane can often be impacted by regional wildfires. This results in air pollution that is sometimes unhealthy for all. During times of poor air quality, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) and Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air) urge residents to understand the health risks associated with wildfire smoke and take precautions to protect their health.

Health Officer Dr. Francisco Velázquez is joined by Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency’s Communications and Outreach Manager Lisa Woodard to talk about the health effects of wildfire smoke and take a look at how wildfire smoke has impacted Spokane County over the last decade.