US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

Staff of new island tourist facility show goods

Staff of new island tourist facility show goods

FUKUOKA, Japan - Staff members of a new tourist facility on Iki island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, show off products as seen in this file photo taken on Nov. 28, 2014. The "Umi-no-eki" or marine station not only sells local specialties and other items but also offers four hands-on programs including fishing and cooking.

New tourist facility opened on southwest Japan island

New tourist facility opened on southwest Japan island

FUKUOKA, Japan - A new tourist facility built on Iki island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is operated mainly by young people as seen in this file photo taken on Nov. 28, 2014. The "Umi-no-eki" or marine station not only sells local specialties and other items but also offers four hands-on programs including fishing and cooking.

Nagasaki island shrine draws tourists

Nagasaki island shrine draws tourists

FUKUOKA, Japan - A causeway that appears only during low tide leading to Kojima Shrine, a Shinto site on an islet off Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, is seen on Sept. 14, 2014. The site, likened to France's Mont Saint-Michel abbey, is attracting more visitors.

Nagasaki island shrine draws tourists

Nagasaki island shrine draws tourists

FUKUOKA, Japan - A causeway that appears only during low tide leading to Kojima Shrine, a Shinto site on an islet off Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, is seen on Sept. 14, 2014. The site, likened to France's Mont Saint-Michel abbey, is attracting more visitors.

Staff of new island tourist facility show goods

Staff of new island tourist facility show goods

FUKUOKA, Japan - Staff members of a new tourist facility on Iki island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, show off products as seen in this file photo taken on Nov. 28, 2014. The "Umi-no-eki" or marine station not only sells local specialties and other items but also offers four hands-on programs including fishing and cooking. (Kyodo)