CNN CNN Newsroom With Poppy Harlow August 23, 2015 21:26:00
>> i know that the strong winds were a big challenge for the firefighters over the last week. we have heard, though, that some -- some of the smoke is lifting so they can get more of those aircraft in, is that right? >> reporter: yeah, that's a huge part of it too because we've been looking at the air quality change. if it gets better, that means those fires could get stronger but they can also fight from air and fighting from air is a huge aid when you're battling this many blazes out in this much wilderness, poppy. >> stephanie, thank you very much. it's pretty unbelievable to see the damage...