Washington fires - What's going on?

Smoke from numerous fires burning in Washington State lingers over Greater Victoria today #yyj pic.twitter.com/oh5GYRkGt4

— CFAX1070 (@cfax1070) September 8, 2020

Here's a map of current wildfires in Washington and Oregon.

Live coverage of the fires in the West: https://t.co/7pwK0KhbCL pic.twitter.com/8IcR30DoyF

— Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) September 8, 2020

Updating this thread with last visible satellite frames before sunset. A truly stunning perspective, w/massive wind-driven fires & large dust storm in Washington/Oregon, & vast extent of wildfire smoke extending continuously from California to Kansas. Wow. #CAwx #ORwx #WAwx #COwx https://t.co/iYP0eclCQ0 pic.twitter.com/bR48yTNerj

— Daniel Swain (@Weather_West) September 8, 2020

Smoke from raging wildfires in Washington State is expected to float into British Columbia on Tuesday, turning clear blue skies into a murky, orange-coloured haze. https://t.co/NgS92XXLpN pic.twitter.com/C67uDyAMKA

— CBC British Columbia (@cbcnewsbc) September 8, 2020

Big fires burning in Eastern Washington have brought smoke to the Puget Sound area. https://t.co/6uDmXhbnpD pic.twitter.com/vm3DaoxufD

— KUOW Public Radio (@KUOW) September 8, 2020

Fires are burning all over the West. These photos from a small town near the Washington-Idaho border are stunning. But then there are many stunners today... #LocalJournalism https://t.co/6TYCVDNwJb

— Les Zaitz (@LesZaitz) September 8, 2020

Yup, what you’re smelling and seeing out there across Metro Vancouver now is smoke from Washington fires

— Johanna Wagstaffe (@JWagstaffe) September 8, 2020

Washington, we are facing unprecedented wildfires. Please follow evacuation orders, be mindful of poor air quality, and avoid activities that could cause fires. Let’s support those in need and our emergency workers on the frontlines. pic.twitter.com/1Cb8yE0Puc

— Jay Inslee (@JayInslee) September 8, 2020

While many are still under investigation, 90% of Washington's wildfires are human-caused — they could have been prevented. Do everything you can to prevent new fires from starting. Avoid activities that could cause sparks. Our firefighters need us to do our part. #WaWILDFIRE pic.twitter.com/8MZF7xBv5z

— Hilary Franz (@Hilary_FranzCPL) September 8, 2020

The bright red spots in this image shows where the fires are across the region and why western Oregon and southwest Washington is so smoky. https://t.co/do6PbSo9Rh pic.twitter.com/KvZn0m7hDF

— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) September 8, 2020