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Breathing wildfire smoke can cause serious health risks and worsen existing health issues, especially lung conditions. Smoke can be carried by the wind, impacting people hundreds, or even thousands, of miles away. In 2025, Washington had 68 large fires that burned about 255,000 acres. Learn more.
Wildfires in Washington, 2025Wildfires and their smoke have big impacts on health. This is a summary of how fires affected Washington residents in 2025.storymaps.arcgis.comPlease seek medical attention if you experience severe symptoms, such as chest pain or difficulty breathing, during wildfire smoke events and in the week after. wasmoke.blogspot.com
Washington Smoke BlogWelcome to the Washington Smoke blog, a partnership between state, county, and federal agencies, and Tribes. We coordinate to collectively share information for Washington communities affected by wil...wasmoke.blogspot.comTake a look in your fridge and on your shelves. Keep up to date with food recalls here in Washington state at doh.wa.gov/foodrecalls
Food Recalls and Safety AlertsLast Update: July 30, 2026 Recalled food products affecting Washington State are listed below by product name and date of recall. Recalls will be listed on this page for about a year. Learn more about...doh.wa.govTemps are running high today across Washington. Stay cool, hydrate, and check in on those who might be at higher risk.
Donald Duck's Desert DehydrationALT: Donald Duck's Desert Dehydrationstatic.klipy.comWe have a food safety team that helps track food recalls and safety alerts here in Washington. Find the latest and subscribe today. doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/food-safety/recalls
Food Recalls and Safety AlertsLast Update: July 21, 2026 Recalled food products affecting Washington State are listed below by product name and date of recall. Recalls will be listed on this page for about a year. Learn more about...doh.wa.govStay up to date on the latest. #cyclosporiasis
2026 Cyclosporiasis OutbreakBackground Last Update: July 17, 2026doh.wa.govWA is seeing a slight increase in cases this year - numbers are still small. Most cases are international travel related. We're not seeing a suspected food source or signs of an outbreak in WA. Continue following routine food safety practices and contact your healthcare provider if you have symptoms
CIDRAPIceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in 5 states linked to Cyclospora outbreak, says FDA The lettuce originated from one supplier in Mexico. People in the 5 states are urged to skip eating shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell. https://bit.ly/4aWSwrX 📷: arbyreed / Flickr cc
Blood supplies across the Northwest are running low. We encourage everyone who is eligible to donate blood to help ensure hospitals have the lifesaving resources patients need. doh.wa.gov/newsroom/blo...
Blood donations needed during summer’s ‘100 Deadliest Days’For immediate release: July 16, 2026 (26-053) Contact: DOH Communications Regional blood suppliers urge donors to help save lives OLYMPIA – Blood supplies across the Northwest are running low. The Was...doh.wa.govBreathing in wildfire smoke isn't good for anyone. Reduce exposure and protect yourself, your family, your pets and livestock from smoke from fires. Asthma or other lung diseases? Follow your health care provider’s advice or asthma action plan, if you have one. 🔖 doh.wa.gov/smoke-fires
Smoke From FiresSmoke from fires contains very small particles and gases. These particles can get into your lungs and bloodstream where they can cause health problems. The main sources of smoke from fires in Washingt...doh.wa.govA huge THANK YOU to all of our partners, staff, and community members who make the work of the Washington Tracking Network possible. Your commitment to using data to protect health is what goes #BeyondData every single day.
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