US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,300 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 6

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 3

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 4

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 5

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

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.

US: Carbon Fire Breaks Out Near Carbon Canyon in Brea, Forcing Evacuation Warnings

A brush fire broke out near Carbon Canyon in unincorporated Brea, California, on Saturday, April 25, burning approximately 200 acres and prompting evacuation warnings for residents in nearby communities.

US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Breaks Out in San Marcos, Forcing Nearby Evacuations 2

The Moree Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in San Marcos, San Diego County, California, on Sunday, April 5, forcing evacuations of California State University San Marcos and nearby residents. Firefighters stopped the spread of the flames in just over an hour.

US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Breaks Out in San Marcos, Forcing Nearby Evacuations

The Moree Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in San Marcos, San Diego County, California, on Sunday, April 5, forcing evacuations of California State University San Marcos and nearby residents. Firefighters stopped the spread of the flames in just over an hour.

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United States closer Mason Miller (R) and catcher Cal Raleigh high-five after beating Canada in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 13, 2026.

Baseball: AL Championship Series between Blue Jays and Mariners

Baseball: AL Championship Series between Blue Jays and Mariners

Cal Raleigh (R) of the Seattle Mariners high-fives Jorge Polanco after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 17, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Baseball: AL Championship Series between Blue Jays and Mariners

Baseball: AL Championship Series between Blue Jays and Mariners

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 17, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Baseball: AL Championship Series between Blue Jays and Mariners

Baseball: AL Championship Series between Blue Jays and Mariners

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 15, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mariners

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mariners

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (front) strikes out Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in a baseball game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 26, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mariners

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mariners

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki reacts after striking out Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in a baseball game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 26, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mariners

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mariners

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki strikes out Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in a baseball game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 26, 2025.

US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 6

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres.

US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 3

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 2

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 4

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres and was 20% contained as of the morning on Sunday.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 5

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres and was 20% contained as of the morning on Sunday.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 2

A brush fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to 200 acres.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 3

A brush fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to 200 acres.

US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 34,000 acres as of Friday, September 5, despite the dedication of over 1,000 firefighters.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County

A brush fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and grew to 140 acres.

US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California

The Coyote Fire started on August 20, 2025, around 2:16 p.m., near Cedar Creek Road and Coyoteville Lane in Somerset, located in El Dorado County, California. By approximately 7 p.m., the wildfire had burned around 400 acres, rapidly spreading from an initial 60 acres earlier in the afternoon. Cal Fire reports evacuation warnings are in place for areas including Omo Ranch Road to Farnham Ridge Road, cautioning that the situation may escalate to mandatory evacuation.

US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California 2

The Coyote Fire started on August 20, 2025, around 2:16 p.m., near Cedar Creek Road and Coyoteville Lane in Somerset, located in El Dorado County, California. By approximately 7 p.m., the wildfire had burned around 400 acres, rapidly spreading from an initial 60 acres earlier in the afternoon. Cal Fire reports evacuation warnings are in place for areas including Omo Ranch Road to Farnham Ridge Road, cautioning that the situation may escalate to mandatory evacuation.

US: Dale Fire Expands Rapidly, Prompts Evacuations in California 2

A wildfire grew rapidly in Riverside County, California on Wednesday, July 16, burning over 300 acres within hours. According to Cal Fire, the blaze, dubbed the Dale Fire, ignited around noon near Lugo Road and Highway 371 in Aguanga, prompting evacuations of large parts of the county.

US: Dale Fire Expands Rapidly, Prompts Evacuations in California

A wildfire grew rapidly in Riverside County, California on Wednesday, July 16, burning over 300 acres within hours. According to Cal Fire, the blaze, dubbed the Dale Fire, ignited around noon near Lugo Road and Highway 371 in Aguanga, prompting evacuations of large parts of the county.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners poses after winning the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 14, 2025.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners poses after winning the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 14, 2025.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners competes en route to winning the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 14, 2025.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after winning the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 14, 2025.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners competes en route to winning the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 14, 2025.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners competes en route to winning the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 14, 2025.

Baseball: Eve of MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: Eve of MLB All-Star Game

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners is pictured at a press conference in Atlanta on July 14, 2025, a day before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

US: Rancho Fire Breaks Out in Laguna Beach, California, Prompting Evacuations

The Rancho Fire, a brush fire suspected to have been caused by fireworks, broke out in Laguna Beach, southern California on Monday, July 7, prompting evacuation orders.

US: Brush Fire Erupts Near Frazier Park, California, Triggering Evacuation Warnings

A quickly-growing brush fire was reported near Frazier Park, Kern County, Southern California on Thursday afternoon, May 29, prompting evacuation warnings.

US: Brush Fire Erupts Near Frazier Park, California, Triggering Evacuation Warnings 2

A quickly-growing brush fire was reported near Frazier Park, Kern County, Southern California on Thursday afternoon, May 29, prompting evacuation warnings.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 3

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 5

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 4

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 2

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

US: Inn Fire Prompts Evacuations in Mono County, California

The Inn Fire that broke out in Mono County, east-central California, on Thursday, May 22, forced mandatory evacuations. The blaze had burned more than 700 acres as of Saturday, shutting down Highway 395 ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Satellite Images Show Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

Satellite Images Show Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

HANDOUT - Los Angeles County is grappling with multiple devastating wildfires that erupted in early January 2025, fuelled by parched conditions and fierce Santa Ana winds reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Thousands of structures have been destroyed, and evacuation orders remain in effect across several areas. One of the largest blazes, the Palisades Fire, broke out on the morning of 7 January near the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood. Satellite imagery from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 shows the fire shortly after it ignited, with plumes of smoke streaming westward towards the Pacific Ocean. By the afternoon of 8 January, the fire had scorched over 11,000 acres (44 square kilometres) and advanced along the Pacific Coast Highway towards Malibu, according to Cal Fire. Farther inland, the Eaton Fire erupted in Altadena, north of downtown Los Angeles, on the evening of 7 January. Rapidly spreading, it engulfed over 10,000 acres, impacting areas of Pasadena and Altadena. Meanwhile, the Hurst Fi