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Watch: National Guard Brings In Helicopters To Battle Washington Wildfires

Two wildfires are active in Eastern Washington.

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Aerial footage released by the Washington State National Guard captures flight crews operating helicopters to drop water and combat two active wildfires in eastern Washington.

According to Guard officials, these particular blazes are distinct from the ongoing fires burning near the Spokane area, highlighting the multiple fronts state emergency responders are currently tackling across the region.

Watch this video from Associated Press

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