Spokane County Emergency Management

Infants and children, pregnant people, adults 65 and older, and people with heart and lung disease may experience severe acute and chronic symptoms from smoke exposure. It’s important to discuss a plan with your healthcare provider before the smoke arrives. Find more information at SmokeReadySpokane.org.

Exposure to wildfire smoke can cause or worsen several health problems, ranging from minor to severe. When smoke is present, the worst symptoms occur more often in people with pre-existing health conditions, though anyone can have symptoms or health problems. Some symptoms are burning eyes, a runny nose, coughing, fatigue, headache, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Find more information at SmokeReadySpokane.org.