Wildfire haze from elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest began blanketing the Willapa Hills on Monday, Aug. 3, and is expected to persist. (Jeff Clemens/For the Observer)Smoke from fires burning in eastern Washington and British Columbia is moving into western Washington. However, by mid-day Aug. 4, the AQI for most of Pacific County is expected to delve into level-orange which is “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” “Haze will also be visible in Western Washington and smoke is expected to mix down into the Puget Sound lowlands later today. The high-pressure ridge is expected to stick around a few days, so smoke is expected to persist in the meantime,” officials added.