US: Palisades Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 12

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 13

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

"The Postman from Nagasaki" London screening

"The Postman from Nagasaki" London screening

Isabelle Townsend, daughter of late Battle of Britain fighter pilot Peter Townsend, speaks in London on Aug. 9, 2023. The actress attended a film screening for a documentary she features in, "The Postman from Nagasaki," inspired by her father's 1984 book.

"The Postman from Nagasaki" London screening

"The Postman from Nagasaki" London screening

Isabelle Townsend, daughter of late Battle of Britain fighter pilot Peter Townsend, speaks in London on Aug. 9, 2023. The actress attended a film screening for a documentary she features in, "The Postman from Nagasaki," inspired by her father's 1984 book.

Barton Fink (1991)

Barton Fink (1991)

John Turturro & Isabelle Townsend Characters: Barton Fink & Beauty Film: Barton Fink (USA/UK 1991) Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen (Uncred) 21 August 1991 Date: 21 August 1991

A-bomb book by Briton to be reprinted on Nagasaki anniversary

A-bomb book by Briton to be reprinted on Nagasaki anniversary

Isabelle Townsend speaks about her father's 1984 nonfiction book, depicting the pain and suffering of a survivor of the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during an interview in Paris on July 9, 2018. The Japanese language edition of "The Postman of Nagasaki," authored by Peter Townsend, will be released in Japan on Aug. 9, 2018, the 73rd anniversary of the bombing of the southwestern Japanese city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo