Smoky air prompts taking precautions
Thoreson
This week’s column falls under the heading that two things can be true at the same time. One can have compassion and empathy for the several hundred of our Washington neighbors who’ve suffered the enormous and tragic loss of their homes and treasured belongings while at the same time being concerned about the health impact the lingering blanket of smoke is having throughout the region.
Since the first few days after the fires erupted Aug. 1, I’ve been experiencing headaches, irritated eyes, a dry cough and on the worst days, mild nausea. We’ve battened down the house, foregoing open windows to the cool morning and evening air. We’ve limited time outdoors, especially on the patio or in the pool during these prime, fleeting dog days of summer.
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