US: Threat to Homes Averted as Beacon Fire in Laguna Niguel Contained

The Beacon Fire broke out in Laguna Niguel on Wednesday, August 20. The blaze, which burned 4 acres and resulted in the evacuation of approximately 20 homes, was officially stopped within two hours of igniting. No homes were burned and no injuries were reported.

Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate 3

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate 2

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

Beacon fire lit in Hiroshima as part of nationwide smoke signal event

Beacon fire lit in Hiroshima as part of nationwide smoke signal event

A man lights up a beacon fire in a metal drum filled with cypress and other tree branches to create a mountain of smoke in Hiroshima, western Japan, on July 25, 2015. Beacons were lit up the same day at a total of 96 locations in 19 prefectures including the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Beacon fire lit in Hiroshima as part of nationwide smoke signal event

Beacon fire lit in Hiroshima as part of nationwide smoke signal event

A beacon fire is lit up on the Egesan hill in the Aki district of Hiroshima, western Japan, before a gathering of about 100 people on July 25, 2015. Beacons were lit the same day at a total of 96 locations in 19 prefectures including the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo