Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues

No Comment Video. Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 06/08/2026 - 9:56 GMT+2 Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines. Smoke from several wildfires hangs over the mountains of central and eastern Washington as firefighting helicopters work to contain the blazes. Aerial footage shows thick plumes rising from forests while helicopters scoop water from a lake before returning to the fire lines. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT National Guard crews continue water-dropping operations as firefighters strengthen containment lines after cooler weather helped slow the spread. Officials warn that hotter, drier and windier conditions expected later this week could make firefighting more difficult. The fires around Spokane have destroyed hundreds of buildings, forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate and remain under investigation after authorities said all three were started by people. USA climate change Fire Top stories Now playing Next Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues Now playing Next Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard Now playing Next Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 air strike Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader Now playing Next Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting Now playing Next Leftist El-Sayed defeats establishment Democrat in Michigan primary Now playing Next Shocking video shows Russian drone hunting civilian at Kherson market Now playing Next German police deploy bomb disposal robot at airport after drone find Now playing Next Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026 Now playing Next Iceland orders expulsion of 21 anti-whaling activists, police say Now playing Next EU to release €1.4bn from Russian asset profits to Ukraine Now playing Next Germany's brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews Now playing Next Europe’s biggest debates – Migration, Mercosur, and housing on The Ring Now playing Next Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Evening ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv No Comment Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala No Comment Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson No Comment Greece: Firefighters battle major wildfire as strong winds fuel flames Food and Drink Copenhagen’s Noma restaurant to re-open under new leadership after abuse accusations Europe News Woman arrested after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden Europe News Suspect accused of killing woman found in suitcase in Greece gives statement East-West Connect How is this country attracting manufacturing investment? Europe News EU releases €1.4 Billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian asset profits after Kyiv attacks Europe News Iceland orders expulsion and re-entry ban on 21 anti-whaling activists, police say North Korea North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state' Europe News German police deploy bomb disposal robot at Leipzig airport after explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane ADVERTISEMENT World News Anger, fear, shock and compassion: Ceuta's uncertain path back to normality EU.XL EU deployed its biggest wildfire response. Is it what Europe needs? Europe News Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region Guatemala Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages Brazil Brazil - Argentina diplomatic relations downgrade to 'Chargé d'Affaires' Iran Trump says deal to open Strait of Hormuz could come by Wednesday or Iran will get 'hit very hard' The Cube From TikTok videos to political claims: How misleading information spread during the Ceuta crisis Europe News Spain says 70,000 of 72,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have already returned ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT