Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at Apartment in Kaohsiung

A fire broke out at an apartment building on Dagong Road in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, around 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 12. Police and fire services promptly responded, extinguishing the blaze and evacuating six residents. Three individuals were hospitalized after feeling unwell. The fire was brought under control shortly, and the cause is currently under investigation by the fire department.

UK: Major Fire Erupts at Recycling Warehouse in Rushden

A major fire broke out at a recycling warehouse in Rushden, Northamptonshire, on Friday, May 23. Nearby residents were advised to avoid the area and stay indoors with windows closed.

US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

Uemura fails to make final at World Cup meet

Uemura fails to make final at World Cup meet

DEER VALLEY, United States - Japan's Aiko Uemura falters in landing her first air in the Women's World Cup freestyle skiing mogul preliminaries at Deer Valley Resort, Utah, on Jan. 16, 2010. Uemura failed to advance to the finals, eventually finishing in 24th place.

France's Vidal wins Men's slalom in Olympics

France's Vidal wins Men's slalom in Olympics

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Jean-Pierre Vidal of France was the surprise winner in the men's slalom at the Salt Lake City Winter Games on Feb. 23 after a number of pre-race favorites crashed out on the tricky Deer Valley Resort piste.

Lahatela wins gold in men's moguls

Lahatela wins gold in men's moguls

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Nagano silver medalist Janne Lahtela of Finland edges American Travis Mayer to win the gold medal in the men's moguls at Deer Valley Resort in Salt Lake City on Feb. 12.

Uemura short of medal

Uemura short of medal

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japan's Aiko Uemura smiles with her mother Keiko after finishing sixth in the women's moguls event at the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City on Feb. 9. ''If I had held my speed a little, I might have scored higher but I didn't want to just play it safe. I made some mistakes, yes, but I'm not sorry and I'm satisfied,'' the 22-year-old Japanese favorite said immediately after her run at Deer Valley Resort.

Uemura short of medal

Uemura short of medal

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japan's Aiko Uemura smiles with her mother Keiko after finishing sixth in the women's moguls event at the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City on Feb. 9. ''If I had held my speed a little, I might have scored higher but I didn't want to just play it safe. I made some mistakes, yes, but I'm not sorry and I'm satisfied,'' the 22-year-old Japanese favorite said immediately after her run at Deer Valley Resort.

Lahatela wins gold in men's moguls

Lahatela wins gold in men's moguls

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Nagano silver medalist Janne Lahtela of Finland edges American Travis Mayer to win the gold medal in the men's moguls at Deer Valley Resort in Salt Lake City on Feb. 12.

France's Vidal wins Men's slalom in Olympics

France's Vidal wins Men's slalom in Olympics

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Jean-Pierre Vidal of France was the surprise winner in the men's slalom at the Salt Lake City Winter Games on Feb. 23 after a number of pre-race favorites crashed out on the tricky Deer Valley Resort piste.

Uemura fails to make final at World Cup meet

Uemura fails to make final at World Cup meet

DEER VALLEY, United States - Japan's Aiko Uemura falters in landing her first air in the Women's World Cup freestyle skiing mogul preliminaries at Deer Valley Resort, Utah, on Jan. 16, 2010. Uemura failed to advance to the finals, eventually finishing in 24th place. (Kyodo)