Air Quality Alert Continues Through Monday

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  An air quality alert remains in effect for Spokane Valley through MondayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The air quality alert was extended due to worsening air quality from regional fires“Smoke from local and regional fires is expected to increaseSPOKANE, Wash.—An air quality alert remains in place for the region. Air quality is expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday as westerly and northwesterly winds bring more smoke from regional fires into the Spokane area, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air).”
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  Westerly and northwesterly winds are expected to increase smoke levels tonight“Air quality is expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday as westerly and northwesterly winds bring more smoke from regional fires into the Spokane area, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air).”
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  Westerly and northwesterly winds are expected to increase smoke levels Monday“Air quality is expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday as westerly and northwesterly winds bring more smoke from regional fires into the Spokane area, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air).”
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  Residents are advised to stay indoors“Stay IndoorsReduce the amount of time spent outdoors. Avoid vigorous outdoor activities.”
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  Residents are advised to avoid outdoor exercise“Avoid vigorous outdoor activities.”
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  Residents are advised to wear N95 masks if outside“If one must be outside, it is advised to wear a properly fitted N95 mask, not fabric or surgical masks.”
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  Clean air spaces are available at local libraries“Clean air spaces can be found at local libraries, malls and movie theaters.”
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  Clean air spaces are available at local malls“Clean air spaces can be found at local libraries, malls and movie theaters.”
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  Clean air spaces are available at local movie theaters“Clean air spaces can be found at local libraries, malls and movie theaters.”
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  The Spokane Regional Health District recommends using HEPA filters indoors“Keep windows and doors closed. Use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce indoor air pollution.”
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  The Spokane Regional Health District recommends avoiding indoor air pollutants like wood stoves“Avoid smoking tobacco, using woodburning stoves or fireplaces, burning candles, incenses or vacuuming.”
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  The Spokane Regional Health District recommends avoiding indoor air pollutants like candles“Avoid smoking tobacco, using woodburning stoves or fireplaces, burning candles, incenses or vacuuming.”