00:00Wildfire smoke is choking parts of the Pacific Northwest.
00:03Eastern Washington is facing some of the worst conditions.
00:06Thick smoke has spread across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
00:10It has also pushed east into Montana.
00:12In Spokane, air quality reached an AQI of 210 on Tuesday.
00:17That level is considered very unhealthy.
00:19By Thursday, the AQI fell to 141.
00:23But that still remains in the unhealthy range.
00:26Officials warn conditions could stay unhealthy through the weekend.
00:30Sensitive groups are urged to avoid outdoor activity.
00:33Even healthy people may experience breathing problems or throat irritation.
00:37The smoke is being produced by ongoing wildfires across the region.
00:42Forecasters say more smoke could reach Washington and Oregon.
00:45However, westerly winds may help clear the air around Seattle and Portland.
00:50Residents are being urged to monitor local air quality before heading outdoors.
00:54Disclosure.
00:55This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced
00:58using AI-assisted tools AI-generated.
01:00I'll see you next time.
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