US: Grand Fire Threatens 650 Homes in Chino Hills, California

A brush fire dubbed the Grand Fire broke out near Chino Hills, San Bernardino County, California, on Wednesday evening, May 13, burning approximately 30 acres and prompting temporary evacuation orders for around 650 homes. Some 250 firefighters, helicopters, and ground crews brought the blaze under control by 10:30 p.m., and all evacuation orders were lifted. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries. No structural damage was reported. The cause remains under investigation.

UK: Dewsbury Scrapyard Fire Prompts Smoke Warning

A large fire broke out at a scrapyard in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, on Monday, May 12. Officials asked nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed due to a large plume of smoke.

Australia: TC Alfred Brings Rain and Winds Ahead of Anticipated Landfall 2

Winds picked up and rain started falling on the east coast of Australia on Thursday, March 6 as Tropical Cyclone Alfred got closer to the region.

US: Strong Nor’easter With Heavy Snow Sweeps Through Northeast

A strong and fast-moving Nor’easter swept through the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday, February 13, knocking out power and disrupting travel, businesses, and schools. The storm brought heavy snowfall across the region. This video shows heavy snowfall in Ridgewood, NJ.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Angels

Baseball: Pirates vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Angels greets Andrew Velazquez at the plate after his solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 23, 2023.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Olympic skateboarding gold medalist Yuto Horigome (L) shakes hands with Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 24, 2022.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Olympic skateboarding gold medalist Yuto Horigome (L) poses for a photo with Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 24, 2022.