thin, they are joining the fight against the fires. the situation is so desperate, the state is now asking volunteers to help dig fire lines. and these residents helped knock down flare-ups close to their homes with boots and shovels. >> everybody is so stretched thin around here right now. it's just what we do. we protect our friends, everything. >> we all come together when we have to. >> reporter: the state is also mourning the death of three firefighters, when flames overtook their vehicle after it crashed. four others were also hurt, one critically. >> you know that danger is always there. you hope it never happens, and when it does, it's tough. >> that was stephanie elam reporting from washington state. the crisis in korea could be settling down. talking about north and south korea. we'll head to the border between the two and find out what happened to cool the hot tempers during the last few days.