US: Buckley Draw Fire Burns 400 Acres Near Provo With 0% Containment 2

The Buckley Draw Fire ignited on Sunday, August 17, near Provo’s Slate Canyon in Utah. By Monday afternoon, it had burned 400 acres with 0% containment.

US: Buckley Draw Fire Burns 400 Acres Near Provo With 0% Containment

The Buckley Draw Fire ignited on Sunday, August 17, near Provo’s Slate Canyon in Utah. By Monday afternoon, it had burned 400 acres with 0% containment.

US: Clay Fire Breaks Out In Riverside County, California 2

The Clay Fire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, on Tuesday, January 21. The cause of the flame is still unknown, and it has burned about 40 acres with 0% containment.

US: Clay Fire Breaks Out In Riverside County, California

The Clay Fire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, on Tuesday, January 21. The cause of the flame is still unknown, and it has burned about 40 acres with 0% containment.

US: Bridge Fire Rapidly Grows In Southern California Leaving Trail Of Destruction

Bridge Fire that broke out on Sunday, September 8 has been burning through Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, California leaving a trail of destruction. The wildfire has burned 50,258 acres as of Wednesday evening, September 11 with 0% containment. Several homes home have been destroyed in the Mt. Baldy area and Wrightwood.

US: Shelly Fire In Siskiyou County, CA Burns More Than 3,000 Acres

The Shelly Fire, a brush fire that erupted in Siskiyou County Klamath National Forest on July 3, has now burned more than 3,000 acres as of Monday, July 8 with 0% containment. Hikers and residents near the towns of Etna and Fort Jones were evacuated.

US: Shelly Fire In Siskiyou County, CA Burns More Than 3,000 Acres 3

The Shelly Fire, a brush fire that erupted in Siskiyou County Klamath National Forest on July 3, has now burned more than 3,000 acres as of Monday, July 8 with 0% containment. Hikers and residents near the towns of Etna and Fort Jones were evacuated.

US: Shelly Fire In Siskiyou County, CA Burns More Than 3,000 Acres 2

The Shelly Fire, a brush fire that erupted in Siskiyou County Klamath National Forest on July 3, has now burned more than 3,000 acres as of Monday, July 8 with 0% containment. Hikers and residents near the towns of Etna and Fort Jones were evacuated.

US: Riley Fire Burns More Than 300 Acres Near Denali National Park Entrance In Alaska 2

A wildfire broke out near the Denali National Park entrance on Sunday, June 30, and burned more than 300 acres. Fire crews were able to hold the southern edge of the blaze and kept the fire away from threatening any buildings but was still at 0% containment. Evacuation notices were issued for employee housing and the Riley Creek Campground.

US: Riley Fire Burns More Than 300 Acres Near Denali National Park Entrance In Alaska

A wildfire broke out near the Denali National Park entrance on Sunday, June 30, and burned more than 300 acres. Fire crews were able to hold the southern edge of the blaze and kept the fire away from threatening any buildings but was still at 0% containment. Evacuation notices were issued for employee housing and the Riley Creek Campground.

US: Riley Fire Burns More Than 300 Acres Near Denali National Park Entrance In Alaska 3

A wildfire broke out near the Denali National Park entrance on Sunday, June 30, and burned more than 300 acres. Fire crews were able to hold the southern edge of the blaze and kept the fire away from threatening any buildings but was still at 0% containment. Evacuation notices were issued for employee housing and the Riley Creek Campground.

At least 6 killed by devastating wildfires in U.S. Hawaii

STORY: At least 6 killed by devastating wildfires in U.S. Hawaii DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press briefing STORYLINE: At least six people were killed by devastating hurricane-driven wildfires in Hawaii's Maui Island, authorities said on Wednesday. Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said that six people have been confirmed dead as a result of the wildfires and search efforts are ongoing. More than 2,100 people stayed at four shelters in Maui overnight, according to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. The agency said firefighters were able to deploy helicopters Wednesday morning to assist ground forces with fire containment. Local news outlet Hawaii News Now reported that the wildfires are active and out of control, which means a full picture of the devastation hasn't yet come into view. At least 20 people sustained serious injuries, thousands of people have been displaced, and the county's emergency response i

U.S. only functioning uranium mill draws increasing environmental concerns

STORY: U.S. only functioning uranium mill draws increasing environmental concerns DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the White Mesa Uranium Mill 2. various of Michael Badback 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL BADBACK, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe citizen 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL BADBACK, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe citizen STORYLINE: The White Mesa Uranium Mill in southeast Utah, the only operating conventional uranium mill in the United States, has drawn increasing concerns for its impacts on environment and public health. For 40 years, the Mill has processed uranium ore next to the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in southeast Utah. Local residents have been complaining about health threats from the mill's toxic containment ponds, radioactive shipping deliveries and smoke stack emissions. Michael Badback, a Ute Mountain Ute Tribe citizen, expressed his concerns. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL BADBACK, Ute Mountain Ute

India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31

STORY: India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31 DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent 2. India gate 3. various of people wearing masks 4. various of market area 5. various of religious place 6. various of public transport 7. various of hospital area 8. various of traffic STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter in India "India ends its all COVID-19 restrictions from today, March 31, two years after their implementation following the outbreak of the pandemic." After witnessing the dip in the COVID-19 infections, all existing COVID-19 restrictions will be removed from March 31. Almost two years after implementing containment measures, the home ministry has decided to end all containment measures against COVID-19. However, wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing norms will continue as earlier, said the federal home ministry, in communication with States o

Kenya lifts COVID-19 containment measures

STORY: Kenya lifts COVID-19 containment measures DATELINE: March 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1.various of street view in Kenya 2.SOUNDBITE (English): MUTAHI KAGWE, Kenya's Health Minister 3.various of street view in Kenya STORYLINE: Kenya's Ministry of Health on Friday announced suspension of public health measures aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus, as infections and fatalities subside countrywide. Mutahi Kagwe, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Health, said that a sustained drop in new infections, hospitalizations and deaths arising from COVID-19 has allowed the lifting of the mask wearing mandate and of a ban on public gatherings. He encouraged the public to wear masks while attending indoor activities in poorly ventilated spaces, adding that in-house worship for fully vaccinated individuals will resume. In addition, Kagwe said that fans will be allowed to attend sporting activities without wearing masks while international visitors with proof o