# Smoke season has arrived. Here's what you need to know

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Podcast: [Seattle Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-now-496157)
Published: 2026-07-21T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/seattle-now/smoke-season-has-arrived-heres-what-you-need-to-know
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## Resource

Smoke season has arrived. Air quality scientist Phil Swartzendruber from Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is here to tell us what you need to know to stay safe. Check your air quality here. Tap for some cooling center resources: here and here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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