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.

Great Kanto Earthquake documents donated by U.S. Embassy

Great Kanto Earthquake documents donated by U.S. Embassy

YOKOHAMA, Japan - U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Jim Zumwalt (R) hands historical documents to Kazuo Ueyama, chief of the Yokohama Archives of History, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on May 27, 2011. The documents are about the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake which struck the Kanto region centering on Tokyo recorded by U.S. missionary Clara Loomis.

CORRECTED Great Kanto Earthquake documents donated by U.S. Embass

CORRECTED Great Kanto Earthquake documents donated by U.S. Embass

YOKOHAMA, Japan - CHANGING DESCRIPTION OF PERSONNEL U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Jim Zumwalt (R) hands historical documents to Kazuo Ueyama, chief of the Yokohama Archives of History, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on May 27, 2011. The documents are about the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake which struck the Kanto region centering on Tokyo recorded by U.S. missionary Clara Loomis. (Kyodo)