US: Lake Fire Burns 340 Acres in California, Evacuation Orders Lifted

The Lake Fire, a large vegetation fire in Lake County, California, burned around 340 acres as of Sunday, August 3. The fire initially prompted evacuation orders, but these have since been lifted.

U.S. sailor weathers storms, races for berth in London Olympics

U.S. sailor weathers storms, races for berth in London Olympics

EAST HAVEN, United States - U.S. sailor Alice Leonard speaks in front of a storm-damaged house in her East Haven, Connecticut neighborhood on Jan. 4, 2012. Hurricane Irene struck the area on Aug. 28, 2011, destroying at least 25 houses and causing extensive damage. (Photo by Meg Maruyama)

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y.

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York's Times Square is less crowded than usual on Aug. 27, 2011, due to the approaching Hurricane Irene.

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y.

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - Fifth Avenue in New York is almost empty on Aug. 27, 2011, due to the approaching Hurricane Irene.

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y.

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York's Times Square is less crowded than usual on Aug. 27, 2011, due to the approaching Hurricane Irene. (Kyodo)

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y.

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - Fifth Avenue in New York is almost empty on Aug. 27, 2011, due to the approaching Hurricane Irene. (Kyodo)

U.S. sailor weathers storms, races for berth in London Olympics

U.S. sailor weathers storms, races for berth in London Olympics

EAST HAVEN, United States - U.S. sailor Alice Leonard speaks in front of a storm-damaged house in her East Haven, Connecticut neighborhood on Jan. 4, 2012. Hurricane Irene struck the area on Aug. 28, 2011, destroying at least 25 houses and causing extensive damage. (Photo by Meg Maruyama)(Kyodo)