Smoke Crisis Hits Spokane | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Eastern Washington is in a state of emergency as wildfire smoke blankets Spokane, pushing air quality to dangerously high levels—up to 576, far beyond hazardous. Multiple massive fires, including Lyons Ferry and Kaiser Canyon, fueled by recent thunderstorms, have scorched tens of thousands of acres and are sending toxic smoke miles away. Health officials warn the air is still “very unhealthy,” with some areas hitting off-the-charts pollution levels. Emergency crews are monitoring the situation as smoke continues to disrupt daily life and threaten public health across the region. Listen in…