Huge wildfires in Washington state have claimed two lives and destroyed 185 buildings.

Footage captures the devastating scenes, with trees ablaze and thick smoke shrouding the sky.

The fires, seen in Elk, Medical Lake, and along Interstate 90, have prompted evacuations as erratic winds and low humidity fuel their spread. Firefighters battle tirelessly to protect communities, while aerial views reveal vast stretches of forest consumed by flames.

The region faces unprecedented challenges, as emergency services work to contain and extinguish the destructive blazes

This footage was filmed and produced 20 August 2023.

Huge wildfires in Washington state have claimed two lives and destroyed 185 buildings.

Footage captures the devastating scenes, with trees ablaze and thick smoke shrouding the sky.

The fires, seen in Elk, Medical Lake, and along Interstate 90, have prompted evacuations as erratic winds and low humidity fuel their spread. Firefighters battle tirelessly to protect communities, while aerial views reveal vast stretches of forest consumed by flames.

The region faces unprecedented challenges, as emergency services work to contain and extinguish the destructive blazes.