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Fire: The White River and Irving Peak wildfires now total 2,522 acres. Firefighters are using a combination of natural features and constructed fire line to actively contain these wildfires. Strong winds, generally from the West, will affect the fire area Friday. The weekend will be much cooler and marine air is bringing higher humidity.

Smoke: Wind is likely to drive increased fire spread, and there will be more smoke produced from the fires Friday compared to days prior. Expect air quality to be UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS at Lake Wenatchee, with periods of UNHEALTHY there, especially towards evening. Friday morning in Plain will be MODERATE, with USG conditions in the afternoon. Leavenworth, Cashmere, and Wenatchee can expect MODERATE air quality, with concentration peaking midday, and smoke present during the overnight hours.

Health and Safety: Try to do what you can to reduce the amount of smoke you breathe - run car air conditioning on recirculate and limit time outside when air quality is impaired. Do you know how to check your local air quality? Try out the map at fire.airnow.gov for current conditions.