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Filthy Ash Filled Air In Seattle

SeaMaiden — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:28:47 GMT

I have never seen such horrible air quality in the Seattle area! Everything out side has a layer of ash from the fires going on all around us. The air smells like smoke...the sun is practically blocked from the haze of smoke and ash in the air. Hard to breath outside. It is going to be close to 90 degrees again today. Just dry, hot and filthy air. Thank goodness a marine push is coming in from the coast over the next few days and it will cool things down and hopefully improve the air quality. What we need here is RAIN...it has been a very dry hot summer for us.

Not complaining....just stating the facts.

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tansy — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:33:17 GMT

My eyes are stinging even though I'm outside only briefly.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:39:12 GMT

@tansy I just went to the mail box and could not wait to get back inside. The air is so filthy! I feel sorry for those with breathing problems. It is bad with normal lungs!

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tansy — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:41:03 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@tansy I just went to the mail box and could not wait to get back inside. The air is so filthy! I feel sorry for those with breathing problems. It is bad with normal lungs!

I agree. I haven't walked the dog for a few days -- just in and out to potty.

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NickNack — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:42:48 GMT

I'm sorry you all are having to deal with this. I live a little over an hour away from Gatlinburg, TN, and when they had the fires last year we could smell the smoke. It was so horrible for those people.

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Cakers3 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:49:46 GMT

I hope all of you find relief soon!

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happycat — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:53:03 GMT

How horrible to not be able to breathe when you go outside, ladies. I hate to go out and smell smoke, and the smoke I have been smelling is nothing compared to what you all are dealing with....and heaven forbid anyone have any breathing issues, like asthma or emphysema. Praying all those fires go out soon.

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Noel7 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:54:49 GMT

My thoughts are with you all and I hope there's relief soon!

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Katcat1 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:05:57 GMT

I hope rain comes soon. I always thought your area was rainy but weather is changing everywhere. Stay safe.

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DiAnne — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:09:51 GMT

I had to make a grocery store run this morning. It was not pleasant! It is trash day so now I need to put the trash cans away.

My car was covered in ash this morning.

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dex — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:13:36 GMT

@SeaMaiden I live close to you and have been experiencing the same.We even had the smoke from Canadian fires while on vacation in Canada.I feel like my lungs are permanently congested and my nose runs continuously.I am really looking forward to rain. The summer has been the worst for fires that I can remember.I hope we all get cooler temp and lots of rain to put out the fires soon.

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Plaid Pants2 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:15:02 GMT

I am in the same boat as you.

I have NEVER seen the air quality this poor before.

It's a little bit better for us today in Northern California, as there is a slight breeze coming in off of the ocean, but there is still a brown haze to the air.

Have you thought about getting and using a mask?

Just limit your outdoor activities, and if you drive anywhete, keep your windows rolled up, and set the air on recirculate.

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Mistreatedbycs — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:17:05 GMT

Had no idea, the news reports the fires but never about any ash or poor air quality, that's pretty bad to breathe that.

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wagirl — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:20:00 GMT

I'm in Woodinville and it looks like snow around here! And so bloody hot and humid to boot! Reminds me of when Mt St Helens blew up--got ash then too. And really smells smoky. Can I just say that I am ready for some rain!!!???? Then wait til winter and we all will be complaining about that too!!

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DiAnne — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:25:08 GMT

@wagirl

I am with you. Where is our rain! My lawn is brown, plants are drooping. It has been too hot to enjoy the patio.

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Anniedog — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:05:11 GMT

We just got back from Costco and it was lightly "raining" ash. My throat is very scratchy. It's very similar to when we got a light dusting of ash while Mt. Saint Helens was erupting. I feel so badly for the firefighters who have to breathe this junk 24/7! My thoughts and prayers are with them.

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Fifi1 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:35:35 GMT

I'm in southeast King County and it's still raining ash - all outdoor activities are cancelled in my school district for today and tomorrow. I ran to Starbucks at lunch and my car was covered in ash. Our school does NOT have AC and it's 89 out, can't open windows. I'm anxious to get home!

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Kachina624 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:11:59 GMT

It's hazy all the way down here in Albuquerque due to your fires in the Northwest, although I've seen no ash. We have enough dust of our own without importing it.

Luckily we've had a good monsoon season so fires here and in Arizona have been minimal this year.

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dancingwoman — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:38:09 GMT

Smoke here in SW CO too. Our view on the LaPlata mountains was completely blocked because of the smoke. DW

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dancingwoman — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:44:14 GMT

@Kachina624 We had good monsoons in July but scattered in august.

Now in September it's been scattered too. Anything helps. DW