US: Iron Fire Burns Through Juab County, Utah

The Iron Fire broke out in Juab County, Utah on Friday, June 19, scorching over 25,000 acres by Monday, June 22. The fire forced the evacuation of the entire town of Eureka, with more than 400 firefighters from a multi-agency team deployed to battle the human-caused blaze.

US: Aerial Footage Captures Massive Smoke From Iron Fire Burning in Utah

The Iron Fire broke out in Juab County, Utah on Friday, June 19, scorching over 24,000 acres by Monday, June 22. The fire forced the evacuation of the entire town of Eureka, with more than 400 firefighters from a multi-agency team deployed to battle the human-caused blaze. The video, recorded by a passenger aboard an Allegiant flight flying into Provo, shows massive smoke from the fire.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - A folk artist dressed in fire-proof clothing puts burned charcoal into an iron net on both sides and shakes the net to create fireworks in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, on the evening of Oct 1, 2024.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Fireworks Show in Handan

Fireworks Show in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2024 - Artists perform a fire-pot fireworks performance at the Fangte National Color Spring and Autumn theme Park in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Aug 1, 2024. Dressed in fire-resistant clothing, performers put burned charcoal into iron nets on either side and shake the nets to create fireworks.

Residents sustain livelihood in primitive means amid war in Sudan

STORY: Residents sustain livelihood in primitive means amid war in Sudan SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: SOCIETY/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a woman setting up a fire on the ground using firewood 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALIYA KHALIL, Resident in Khartoum 3. various of a man ironing clothes using an old charcoal iron 4. various of the traditional lantern 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RUAA MUDAWE, Resident in Khartoum 6. various of a donkey-pulled water cart 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): NAJLA AL-SANOUSI, Resident in Khartoum STORYLINE: One year into the war in Sudan, residents of the Sudanese capital of Khartoum have been enduring extremely difficult living conditions, resorting to primitive means to secure their everyday necessities. Since the war broke out on April 15, 2023, local residents have faced power outages, scarcity of water, lack of transportation, and disruption of communication networks. Without a reliable supply of resources t

Xinhua Headlines: The loong story: China's zodiac animal is not the fire-breathing dragon

Xinhua Headlines: The loong story: China's zodiac animal is not the fire-breathing dragon

(240209) -- BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of a Tongliang Dragon Dance performing troupe perform "fire dragon dance" in a shower of molten iron in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Jan. 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Xinhua Headlines: Essential travel guide to Chinese New Year for foreigners

Xinhua Headlines: Essential travel guide to Chinese New Year for foreigners

(240131) -- BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron at the Volga Manor in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240130) -- BEIJING, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows performers of fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron at the Volga Manor in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. As the final stop of a perform tour which started from Tongliang District of Chongqing Municipality to greet the upcoming Spring Festival, actors of the Tongliang Dragon Dance team staged a grand fire dragon dance show for tourists here on Monday. The dragon dance has a history of thousands of years in Tongliang. In May 2006, the Tongliang Dragon Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Different from regular dragon dances, the fire dragon is the most heart-shaking part of the Tongliang Dragon Dance. The "fires" or "sparks" are molten iron at about 1,500 degrees Celsius. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(240129) -- HARBIN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron at the Volga Manor in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Jan. 29, 2024. As the final stop of a perform tour which started from Tongliang District of Chongqing Municipality to greet the upcoming Spring Festival, actors of the Tongliang Dragon Dance team staged a grand fire dragon dance show for tourists here on Monday. The dragon dance has a history of thousands of years in Tongliang. In May 2006, the Tongliang Dragon Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Different from regular dragon dances, the fire dragon is the most heart-shaking part of the Tongliang Dragon Dance. The "fires" or "sparks" are molten iron at about 1,500 degrees Celsius. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(240129) -- HARBIN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron at the Volga Manor in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Jan. 29, 2024. As the final stop of a perform tour which started from Tongliang District of Chongqing Municipality to greet the upcoming Spring Festival, actors of the Tongliang Dragon Dance team staged a grand fire dragon dance show for tourists here on Monday. The dragon dance has a history of thousands of years in Tongliang. In May 2006, the Tongliang Dragon Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Different from regular dragon dances, the fire dragon is the most heart-shaking part of the Tongliang Dragon Dance. The "fires" or "sparks" are molten iron at about 1,500 degrees Celsius. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(240129) -- HARBIN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows actors performing a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron at the Volga Manor in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. As the final stop of a perform tour which started from Tongliang District of Chongqing Municipality to greet the upcoming Spring Festival, actors of the Tongliang Dragon Dance team staged a grand fire dragon dance show for tourists here on Monday. The dragon dance has a history of thousands of years in Tongliang. In May 2006, the Tongliang Dragon Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Different from regular dragon dances, the fire dragon is the most heart-shaking part of the Tongliang Dragon Dance. The "fires" or "sparks" are molten iron at about 1,500 degrees Celsius. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(240129) -- HARBIN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron at the Volga Manor in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Jan. 29, 2024. As the final stop of a perform tour which started from Tongliang District of Chongqing Municipality to greet the upcoming Spring Festival, actors of the Tongliang Dragon Dance team staged a grand fire dragon dance show for tourists here on Monday. The dragon dance has a history of thousands of years in Tongliang. In May 2006, the Tongliang Dragon Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Different from regular dragon dances, the fire dragon is the most heart-shaking part of the Tongliang Dragon Dance. The "fires" or "sparks" are molten iron at about 1,500 degrees Celsius. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHONGQING-TONGLIANG DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(240129) -- HARBIN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron at the Volga Manor in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Jan. 29, 2024. As the final stop of a perform tour which started from Tongliang District of Chongqing Municipality to greet the upcoming Spring Festival, actors of the Tongliang Dragon Dance team staged a grand fire dragon dance show for tourists here on Monday. The dragon dance has a history of thousands of years in Tongliang. In May 2006, the Tongliang Dragon Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Different from regular dragon dances, the fire dragon is the most heart-shaking part of the Tongliang Dragon Dance. The "fires" or "sparks" are molten iron at about 1,500 degrees Celsius. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Presentation of postal block celebrating railway workers in Kyiv

Presentation of postal block celebrating railway workers in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 1, 2023 - Two postage stamps tell the story of the Kherson-Lviv train that came under fire from Russian troops at the Kherson railway station on May 3, 2023, as seen during the special cancellation ceremony of the Heroic Professions. Iron People postal block made by Ukrposhta, the national postal service of Ukraine, at the Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station ahead of the Ukrainian Railway Worker Day marked on November 4, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Presentation of postal block celebrating railway workers in Kyiv

Presentation of postal block celebrating railway workers in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 1, 2023 - Ivan Tanasiuk, a crew leader of the Kherson-Lviv train that came under fire from Russian troops at the Kherson railway station on May 3, 2023, attends the special cancellation ceremony of the Heroic Professions. Iron People postal block made by Ukrposhta, the national postal service of Ukraine, at the Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station ahead of the Ukrainian Railway Worker Day marked on November 4, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Israeli military, Palestinian militants exchange fire as reported ceasefire nears

STORY: Israeli military, Palestinian militants exchange fire as reported ceasefire nears DATELINE: May 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Jerusalem/Gaza CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of siren in Tel Aviv 2. various of interception of rockets by Israel's Iron Dome 3. various of Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip 4. various of Israel-Gaza border 5. various of Palestinian rockets firing at the Israeli cities 6. various of Palestinians in a local hospital STORYLINE: Tens of rockets were fired by Palestinian militants into Israel early Wednesday evening, in response, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes against Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) targets in the Gaza Strip. The exchange of fire came just hours before a reported ceasefire is expected to come into effect. The IDF said rockets were fired at several cities in southern and central Israel, including the country's financial hub Tel Aviv. About 300 rockets were fired into Israel on Wednesday, according to the IDF, adding that at

Xinhua Headlines: China seizes Spring Festival to heat up tourism, consumption

Xinhua Headlines: China seizes Spring Festival to heat up tourism, consumption

(230124) -- BEIJING, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron sparkling like fireworks to welcome the Spring Festival in Tongliang District of Chongqing, southwest China, Jan. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

CHINA-CHONGQING-SPRING FESTIVAL-DRAGON DANCE (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-SPRING FESTIVAL-DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(230121) -- CHONGQING, Jan. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron sparkling like fireworks to welcome the Spring Festival in Tongliang District of Chongqing, southwest China, Jan. 18, 2023. In recent years, Tongliang District has developed a cultural industry chain including dragon lantern making, dragon dance performance and tourism, which increases the income of local people. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

CHINA-CHONGQING-SPRING FESTIVAL-DRAGON DANCE (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-SPRING FESTIVAL-DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(230121) -- CHONGQING, Jan. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron sparkling like fireworks to welcome the Spring Festival in Tongliang District of Chongqing, southwest China, Jan. 18, 2023. In recent years, Tongliang District has developed a cultural industry chain including dragon lantern making, dragon dance performance and tourism, which increases the income of local people. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)