Seattle, Kirkland, and Bothell residents woke up to hazy skies and poor air quality the morning after Fourth of July. The smoke from fireworks lingered near the ground due to warmer air above and colder air at the surface, resulting in unhealthy conditions. Seattle had the third-worst air quality among major U.S. cities, trailing behind Detroit and Los Angeles. Despite the diminished air quality, there are currently no burn bans in effect, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. However, there are several wildfires burning in central Washington, with the smoke even visible from space. By Friday afternoon, air quality had improved for most parts of western Washington, with good or moderate air quality reported across the region. What steps can we take to minimize the impact of poor air quality on our health and the environment? How can we ensure that our celebrations do not come at the cost of our health?
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