Environment

Skamania County wildfire smoke triggers air advisory

Friday, August 14, 2026

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Smoke from wildfires burning in Skamania County has moved into Clark, Cowlitz, and Lewis counties, prompting the Southwest Clean Air Agency to issue an air-quality advisory through Friday evening.

Eastern parts of Clark, Cowlitz, and Lewis counties will see high smoke concentrations, according to the advisory. The advisory applies to areas east of the Columbia River, including communities near the Skamania County border.

Residents in affected areas are advised to limit outdoor activities, especially for those with respiratory conditions. The advisory will remain in effect until Friday evening.

📄 Source: The Columbian — Skamania County — http://columbian.com/skamania-county/

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Smoke from wildfires burning in Skamania County has moved into Clark, Cowlitz, and Lewis counties“Smoke from wildfires burning in Skamania County has begun moving into Clark County. On Thursday, the Southwest Clean Air Agency issued an air-quality advisory for Clark, Cowlitz and Lewis counties through Friday evening.”
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The Southwest Clean Air Agency issued an air-quality advisory through Friday evening“On Thursday, the Southwest Clean Air Agency issued an air-quality advisory for Clark, Cowlitz and Lewis counties through Friday evening.”
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Eastern parts of Clark, Cowlitz, and Lewis counties will see high smoke concentrations“Eastern regions of those counties are expected to see high concentrations of smoke in the air.”
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The advisory applies to areas east of the Columbia RiverNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The advisory includes communities near the Skamania County borderNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents in affected areas are advised to limit outdoor activitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents in affected areas are advised to limit outdoor activities especially for those with respiratory conditionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The advisory will remain in effect until Friday evening“On Thursday, the Southwest Clean Air Agency issued an air-quality advisory for Clark, Cowlitz and Lewis counties through Friday evening.”