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.

Hong Kong's new airport opens

Hong Kong's new airport opens

Artists perform a lion dance at a ceremony to open Hong Kong's new international airport July 2 attended by Chinese President Jiang Zemin and other leading figures. The new Chep Lok Kok airport is located on an artificial island off outlying Lantao Island.

Hong Kong's new airport opens

Hong Kong's new airport opens

Artists perform a lion dance at a ceremony to open Hong Kong's new international airport July 2 attended by Chinese President Jiang Zemin and other leading figures. The new Chep Lok Kok airport is located on an artificial island off outlying Lantao Island.