Wildfire smoke could return to western WA

Wildfire smoke could return to western WA

Earlier this week, smoke from the Bear Gulch fire, near Lake Cushman, descended on the greater Seattle area. It’s a reminder that smoke from wildfires can impact the air we breathe. Common signs that wildfire smoke may be affecting you include headaches, itchy eyes, congestion, a sore throat, or a cough. But some symptoms should prompt you to call your doctor or consider going to the ER if they are severe. “Symptoms like wheezing, shortness of b…