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: 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: 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.

MOTORI - Endurance - ELMS 4 Hours of Imola

MOTORI - Endurance - ELMS 4 Hours of Imola

Michael BIRCH (GBR),Garnet PATTERSON (AUS),Wayne BOYD (GBR) on a UNITED AUTOSPORTS on a McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo during ELMS 4H of Imola, in Imola, Italy, on July 6 2025. during ELMS 4 Hours of Imola, Endurance race in Imola, Italy, July 06 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - ELMS 4 Hours of Imola

MOTORI - Endurance - ELMS 4 Hours of Imola

Michael BIRCH (GBR),Garnet PATTERSON (AUS),Wayne BOYD (GBR) on a UNITED AUTOSPORTS on a McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo during ELMS 4H of Imola, in Imola, Italy, on July 5 2025. during ELMS 4 Hours of Imola, Endurance race in Imola, Italy, July 05 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - ELMS 4 Hours of Imola

MOTORI - Endurance - ELMS 4 Hours of Imola

Michael BIRCH (GBR),Garnet PATTERSON (AUS),Wayne BOYD (GBR) on a UNITED AUTOSPORTS on a McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo during ELMS 4H of Imola, in Imola, Italy, on July 4 2025. during ELMS 4 Hours of Imola, Endurance race in Imola, Italy, July 04 2025

TILL DEATH US DO PART

TILL DEATH US DO PART

TILL DEATH US DO PART ALF GARNET, Director NORMAN COHEN Date: 1969

The Garnet Bay of Vranov Dam, suspension footbridge over the Swiss Bay

The Garnet Bay of Vranov Dam, suspension footbridge over the Swiss Bay

The Garnet Bay of Vranov Dam, suspension footbridge over the Swiss Bay, Onsov, Czech Republic, September 5, 2020. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

Ivana Vystrcilova, Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan

Ivana Vystrcilova, Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan

President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen, right, receives a cross from the Czech garnet from Ivana Vystrcilova, wife of Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil, during their meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, September 3, 2020. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

Prague, Museums, tourism, coronavirus

Prague, Museums, tourism, coronavirus

Woman with information about the limiting the number of persons entering to the Czech Garnet Museum in Prague, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

IOC's DeFrantz denies wrongdoing in accepting Japanese gifts

IOC's DeFrantz denies wrongdoing in accepting Japanese gifts

SYDNEY, Australia - International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President Anita DeFrantz (L) speaks to reporters in Sydney on Feb. 18, denying any wrongdoing in accepting a gold and garnet necklace during an official trip to Japan 10 years ago. A U.S. newspaper has reported that DeFrantz received the gift from the wife of Japanese IOC member Chiharu Igaya during an IOC session in Tokyo in September 1990. Igaya (R) confirmed DeFrantz's comments, saying the item was presented to all the women who attended the IOC session.