US: Weeki Wachee Preserve Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations in Hernando Beach

A fast-moving brush fire broke out in the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando Beach, Florida, on Sunday, March 29, prompting mandatory evacuation orders. The fire reached an estimated 150 acres and was only 20% contained as of 11 p.m., with no injuries reported.

INDIA-NEW DELHI-MISS WORLD FESTIVAL-PRE-LAUNCH EVENT

INDIA-NEW DELHI-MISS WORLD FESTIVAL-PRE-LAUNCH EVENT

(240209) -- NEW DELHI, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Former Miss World Toni Ann Singh from Jamaica arrives at a pre-launch event ahead of the 71st Miss World Festival in New Delhi, India, Feb. 9, 2024. The 71st Miss World Festival will take place between Feb. 18 and March 9 in India. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

INDIA-NEW DELHI-MISS WORLD FESTIVAL-PRE-LAUNCH EVENT

INDIA-NEW DELHI-MISS WORLD FESTIVAL-PRE-LAUNCH EVENT

(240209) -- NEW DELHI, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The 70th Miss World Karolina Bielawska from Poland arrives at a pre-launch event ahead of the 71st Miss World Festival in New Delhi, India, Feb. 9, 2024. The 71st Miss World Festival will take place between Feb. 18 and March 9 in India. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

(3)Emperor greets well-wishers at palace on 71st birthday

(3)Emperor greets well-wishers at palace on 71st birthday

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L), together with Empress Michiko (L), greets well-wishers from an Imperial Palace balcony on his 71st birthday on Dec. 23. In the center is their daughter Princess Sayako walking to her place.

Japan's Isa 71st in men's biathlon 10km sprint

Japan's Isa 71st in men's biathlon 10km sprint

SOCHI, Russia - Hidenori Isa of Japan competes in the Winter Olympics men's biathlon 10-kilometer sprint at the Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014. Isa finished in 71st place.

Japan's Isa in men's biathlon 10km sprint

Japan's Isa in men's biathlon 10km sprint

SOCHI, Russia - Hidenori Isa of Japan finishes in 71st place in the men's biathlon 10km sprint event during the Winter Olympics at the Laura Cross-Country Ski & Biathlon Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014.

Japan's Isa in men's biathlon 10km sprint

Japan's Isa in men's biathlon 10km sprint

SOCHI, Russia - Hidenori Isa of Japan crosses the finish line in the men's biathlon 10km sprint event of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Laura Cross-Country Ski & Biathlon Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014. He finished in 71st place.

Japan's Isa in men's biathlon 10km sprint

Japan's Isa in men's biathlon 10km sprint

SOCHI, Russia - Hidenori Isa of Japan kneels down after finishing his 10km sprint in the men's biathlon event of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Laura Cross-Country Ski & Biathlon Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014. He finished in 71st place.

(3)Emperor greets well-wishers at palace on 71st birthday

(3)Emperor greets well-wishers at palace on 71st birthday

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L), together with Empress Michiko (L), greets well-wishers from an Imperial Palace balcony on his 71st birthday on Dec. 23. In the center is their daughter Princess Sayako walking to her place. (Kyodo)