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Seattle’s Air Is Hazardous

A woman sits on a boat at Madison Park Beach as smoke from wildfires on the West Coast fills the air on September 11, 2020 in Seattle, Washington.
A woman sits on a boat at Madison Park Beach as smoke from wildfires on the West Coast fills the air on September 11, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Photo: Lindsey Wasson (Getty Images)

One example of the effects of Washington’s wildfires could be seen in Seattle. In recent days, the state’s Department of Ecology declared that the air in Seattle was “hazardous.” This classification has far-reaching consequences. It means, for instance, that people with heart and lung disease should consider leaving the area. In addition, the Seattle Times reported that everyone should stay indoors.

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