US: Weeki Wachee Preserve Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations in Hernando Beach

A fast-moving brush fire broke out in the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando Beach, Florida, on Sunday, March 29, prompting mandatory evacuation orders. The fire reached an estimated 150 acres and was only 20% contained as of 11 p.m., with no injuries reported.

US: Weeki Wachee Preserve Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations in Hernando Beach 2

A fast-moving brush fire broke out in the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando Beach, Florida, on Sunday, March 29, prompting mandatory evacuation orders. The fire reached an estimated 150 acres and was only 20% contained as of 11 p.m., with no injuries reported.

US: Unoccupied Homes in Buxton, NC Collapse Amid Rough Seas From Offshore Hurricanes 2

On Tuesday, September 30, at least five unoccupied oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic due to rough surf driven by offshore hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. Another home fell the following morning, bringing the total to six this week and 18 on Hatteras Island since 2020. No injuries were reported, but authorities closed parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to dangerous debris.

Surfers compete in tsunami-hit Japan area

Surfers compete in tsunami-hit Japan area

KESENNUMA, Japan - Surfers compete in an event held off the Koizumi beach in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 6, 2014, against the backdrop of a building damaged by the March 2011 tsunami.

Surfing competition held in tsunami-hit Japan area

Surfing competition held in tsunami-hit Japan area

KESENNUMA, Japan - Surfers practice before a competitive event held off the Koizumi beach in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 6, 2014, against the backdrop of a building damaged by the March 2011 tsunami.

Surfing competition held in tsunami-hit Japan area

Surfing competition held in tsunami-hit Japan area

KESENNUMA, Japan - Surfers practice before a competitive event held off the Koizumi beach in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 6, 2014, against the backdrop of a building damaged by the March 2011 tsunami. (Kyodo)