Canada: Granville Street Bridge Closed Due to Police Incident in Vancouver

The Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver was closed in both directions on Tuesday afternoon, May 12, during rush hour due to a police incident. While authorities did not confirm details, social media posts suggested the closure was related to a mental health crisis involving a person on the bridge structure.

US: Aero Fire Erupts In Copperopolis, California Forcing Road Closures And Evacuations

A vegetation fire, dubbed Aero Fire, erupted in Copperopolis in Calaveras County on Monday, June 17, and quickly spread to 5,000 acres as of 9:00 p.m. A portion of Highway 4 and several other roads were closed. Evacuation orders were issued for multiple locations near the site of the fire.

US: Point Fire Rages In Sonoma County, Evacuation Orders Issued

The Point Fire, burning in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma, burned more than 1,100 acres as of Monday morning, June 17. Evacuation orders were issued, and hundreds of homes lost power.

Japan's crown prince on tour to Switzerland

Japan's crown prince on tour to Switzerland

BERN, Switzerland - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito (C) addresses a dinner hosted by Councillor Barbara Egger-Jenzer (R) of the canton of Bern at a restaurant in the Swiss capital on June 18, 2014. Crown Prince Naruhito is on an official trip to Switzerland to commemorate the 150th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

Japan's crown prince on tour to Switzerland

Japan's crown prince on tour to Switzerland

BERN, Switzerland - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito (C) addresses a dinner hosted by Councillor Barbara Egger-Jenzer (R) of the canton of Bern at a restaurant in the Swiss capital on June 18, 2014. Crown Prince Naruhito is on an official trip to Switzerland to commemorate the 150th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. (Kyodo)