# Wildfires in Washington and California raise air quality concerns

https://mins.news/en/video/15245

- CBS News, 2026-08-06 13:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCAJ7GwJGY8

> Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 800 buildings and created serious concerns about air quality. Fires near Sacramento, California, are also threatening hundreds of homes. The report highlights the damage around Spokane and the danger facing residents near Sacramento. Air pollution from the blazes has become a major concern as both fires continue to affect nearby communities.

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