US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

Total solar eclipse in Japan

Total solar eclipse in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the process of a total solar eclipse in the Pacific Ocean off Kitaiwojima Island some 1,200 kilometers south of Tokyo at 11:27 a.m. on July 22, 2009 (Japan time). Photo shows a diamond ring observed at the beginning of the solar eclipse at 11:26 a.m. (L), a total solar eclipse at 11:27 a.m. (C), a diamond ring seen at the end of the eclipse at 11:33 a.m. (R) on July 22, 2009 (Japan time).

Total solar eclipse in Japan

Total solar eclipse in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - A diamond ring is observed at the beginning of a total solar eclipse in the Pacific Ocean off Kitaiwojima Island some 1,200 kilometers south of Tokyo at 11:26 a.m. on July 22, 2009 (Japan time).

Total solar eclipse in Japan

Total solar eclipse in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - A diamond ring is observed at the end of a total solar eclipse in the Pacific Ocean off Kitaiwojima Island some 1,200 kilometers south of Tokyo at 11:33 a.m. on July 22, 2009 (Japan time).

Total solar eclipse in Japan

Total solar eclipse in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - A total solar eclipse is observed in the Pacific Ocean off Kitaiwojima Island some 1,200 kilometers south of Tokyo at 11:27 a.m., July 22, 2009 (Japan time).