Where is the smoke coming from? Map shows 74+ wildfires burning in western states

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KHQ.COM - If you're wondering where all of the smoke in the air is coming from... the answer is probably not one specific fire. Currently there are more than 74 major wildfires burning in 8 western states including Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and California. Dozens of those fires are burning in our immediate region.
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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Palouse, Foothills of the Blue Mountains, West Plains, Columbia Basin, Wenatchee Area and Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...Thursday to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * Additional Details: Winds will generally be from the west and southwest Thursday. Winds will weaken some Thursday night. A second push of winds will come from the west and northwest. These winds will mainly impact the East Slopes of the Cascades to the Tri-Cities and across to the Palouse and Blue Mountains. Gusts up to 50 mph will be possible on the Waterville Plateau and Vantage Area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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