US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 3

The Hunggate fire, a grass fire one of multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle, sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 14,000 acres across Randall County.

US: Possible Tornado Spotted in Tazewell County as Severe Storms Batter Central Illinois

The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings as severe storms swept through Central Illinois for a second straight night on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado sightings, hail, and flash flooding to the region. This video shows a possible tornado spotted in Delavan, Tazewell County.

US: Winter Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Dropping Several Inches of Snow 2

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 2, dropping 3–4 inches of snow across much of the Pittsburgh region. Some communities reported up to 5 inches, while a few saw only 1–2 inches.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 7

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupts For Its 10th Time Since Last December

Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted for the 10th time since it burst to life on December 23, on Wednesday, February 19. The eruption occurred at the volcano’s summit crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. However, it posed no threat to residential areas. The eruption lasted for nearly 13 hours.

Australia: Bushfire Rages In Donnybrook, Prompting Evacuations

A fire raged in Donnybrook, northwest of Western Australia, prompting a bushfire emergency warning for people south of the South Western Highway on Thursday, January 16.

Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano 2

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

US: Pileup Involving 17 Vehicles Shuts Down I-94 In Southwest Michigan

A multiple-vehicle crash shut down I-94 in both directions near Hartford in Van Buren County, Michigan, on Monday, December 2. Michigan State Police reported that one person was critically injured, and they believed driving too fast under whiteout conditions to be a factor in the crash.

Japan rugby team in N.Z.

Japan rugby team in N.Z.

GULF HARBOUR, New Zealand - Japan national rugby team coach John Kirwan (R) attends a press conference with captain Takashi Kikutani in Gulf Harbour, New Zealand, on Sept. 8, 2011. Japan will face off on Sept. 10 against France, their first opponents at the Rugby World Cup.

Japan rugby coach Kirwan

Japan rugby coach Kirwan

TOKYO, Japan - John Kirwan, head coach of the Japan national rugby team, holds a rugby scarf in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2010. The Japan Rugby Football Union the same day announced the team roster ahead of games against Samoa and Russia.

All Blacks great Kirwan

All Blacks great Kirwan

John Kirwan, a New Zealand rugby great who formerly coached Italy and Japan, is among the crowd at a test match between Japan and Italy at Oita Bank Dome in Oita, southwestern Japan, on June 9, 2018. Japan won 34-17. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan rugby coach Kirwan

Japan rugby coach Kirwan

TOKYO, Japan - John Kirwan, head coach of the Japan national rugby team, holds a rugby scarf in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2010. The Japan Rugby Football Union the same day announced the team roster ahead of games against Samoa and Russia. (Kyodo)

Japan rugby team in N.Z.

Japan rugby team in N.Z.

GULF HARBOUR, New Zealand - Japan national rugby team coach John Kirwan (R) attends a press conference with captain Takashi Kikutani in Gulf Harbour, New Zealand, on Sept. 8, 2011. Japan will face off on Sept. 10 against France, their first opponents at the Rugby World Cup. (Kyodo)