US: Pickett Fire Prompts Evacuations in Napa County, California 2

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 3,200 acres by Friday evening. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

US: Table Rock State Park Fire Continues to Burn in South Carolina

The Table Rock Fire in Pickens County and the Persimmon Ridge Fire in Greenville County, both in Upstate South Carolina, continued to burn, resulting in over 2,000 acres burned as of Monday, March 24. Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency. This video shows heavy smoke from the fire in Pickens County on Sunday.

US: Glacial Lake Flooding Damages More Than 100 Homes In Juneau, Alaska

More than 100 homes in Juneau, Alaska, were damaged by flooding after a glacial lake overflowed, sending surging water to nearby neighborhoods. Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster emergency on Tuesday, August 6, as the Mendenhall River reached record levels and flooded neighborhoods in Mendenhall Valley. There were no deaths or severe injuries reported.

US: Tornado Confirmed As Damaging Storms Sweep Through Maryland

Powerful storms swept through Maryland causing structure and tree damage on Wednesday evening, June 5 as tornado warnings were issued across the state. At least one tornado was confirmed in Poolesville, Montgomery County.

Ceremony to mark 1st Boeing 787 delivery

Ceremony to mark 1st Boeing 787 delivery

EVERETT, United States - All Nippon Airways Co. President Shinichiro Ito (L front) receives a ceremonial key from Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh (C) during a ceremony to celebrate the first delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner to ANA adjacent to the factory where the airplane was assembled in Everett in the state of Washington on Sept. 26, 2011. It is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes and will allow airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public, according to Boeing.

Mitsubishi Aircraft-Boeing partnership

Mitsubishi Aircraft-Boeing partnership

PARIS, France - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. President Hideo Egawa (L) and Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, hold contract documents at the Paris Air Show in France on June 22, 2011. Mitsubishi Aircraft and Boeing announced a partnership the same day in which Boeing will provide customer support services for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet family of regional commercial jets.

Ceremony to mark 1st Boeing 787 delivery

Ceremony to mark 1st Boeing 787 delivery

EVERETT, United States - All Nippon Airways Co. President Shinichiro Ito (L front) receives a ceremonial key from Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh (C) during a ceremony to celebrate the first delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner to ANA adjacent to the factory where the airplane was assembled in Everett in the state of Washington on Sept. 26, 2011. It is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes and will allow airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public, according to Boeing. (Kyodo)

Mitsubishi Aircraft-Boeing partnership

Mitsubishi Aircraft-Boeing partnership

PARIS, France - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. President Hideo Egawa (L) and Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, hold contract documents at the Paris Air Show in France on June 22, 2011. Mitsubishi Aircraft and Boeing announced a partnership the same day in which Boeing will provide customer support services for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet family of regional commercial jets. (Kyodo)