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.

Budget carrier Hong Kong Express to add Japan flights

Budget carrier Hong Kong Express to add Japan flights

OSAKA, Japan - Andrew Cowen (2nd from L), deputy chief executive officer of low-cost carrier Hong Kong Express Airways Ltd., and Keiichi Ando (R), president of New Kansai International Airport Co., take part in a cake-cutting ceremony at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on Nov. 20, 2014, to mark the first anniversary of HK Express' service connecting Hong Kong and Kansai. Cowen unveiled a plan to increase the carrier's flights linking Hong Kong and Japan by around 10 per week by next summer.