were smouldering
Past progressiveconjugation ofsmoulder.There are other translations for this conjugation.

smoulder

As the ruins of the World Trade Center were smouldering at the southern tip of Manhattan, the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Secretary-General acted quickly, resolutely and collectively.
Cuando las ruinas del World Trade Center humeaban todavía en el extremo sur de Manhattan, la Asamblea General, el Consejo de Seguridad y el Secretario General actuaron de manera rápida, decidida y colectiva.
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