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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY... The Air Quality Alerts for smoke have been extended by the Northwest Clean Air Agency, Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, and Southwest Clean Air Agency--and remain in effect until until 10 AM PDT Saturday. Air quality is expected to remain unhealthy in portions of Western Washington until Saturday. Pollutants can cause burning eyes, aggravate heart and lung diseases and other serious health problems. Clean Air Agencies recommending staying at home indoors when possible, limiting outdoor activities, and following medical advice from health care professionals.