US: Rush Fire Breaks Out Near Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge In Oklahoma

A wildfire broke out near the Rush Lake area in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma on Thursday, October 24. The fire, dubbed the Rush Fire, burned approximately 1,500 acres, and evacuation orders were issued for nearby areas, though they were lifted by Friday.

US: Rush Fire Breaks Out Near Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge In Oklahoma 2

A wildfire broke out near the Rush Lake area in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma on Thursday, October 24. The fire, dubbed the Rush Fire, burned approximately 1,500 acres, and evacuation orders were issued for nearby areas, though they were lifted by Friday.

US: Drivers Stranded Between LA And Las Vegas As I-15 Closed Due To Fiery Semi-Truck Crash 5

Interstate 15 was partially closed in both directions near Baker in San Bernardino County, California, on Friday, July 26, after an overturned semi-truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire. This accident caused a hazmat situation, leaving drivers stranded on I-15 and I-40 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for hours and shortages of food, water, and fuel.

US: Drivers Stranded Between LA And Las Vegas As I-15 Closed Due To Fiery Semi-Truck Crash 4

Interstate 15 was partially closed in both directions near Baker in San Bernardino County, California, on Friday, July 26, after an overturned semi-truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire. This accident caused a hazmat situation, leaving drivers stranded on I-15 and I-40 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for hours and shortages of food, water, and fuel.

Hoaglund, director of film 'Anpo' on Japan-U.S. security pact

Hoaglund, director of film 'Anpo' on Japan-U.S. security pact

TOKYO, Japan - Linda Hoaglund who directed the documentary film ''Anpo,'' poses in front of a movie poster in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Aug. 13, 2010. Hoaglund said she will be happy if her film offers viewers in Japan a chance to think about what kind of future they want to build.

Hoaglund, director of film 'Anpo' on Japan-U.S. security pact

Hoaglund, director of film 'Anpo' on Japan-U.S. security pact

TOKYO, Japan - Linda Hoaglund who directed the documentary film ''Anpo,'' poses in front of a movie poster in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Aug. 13, 2010. Hoaglund said she will be happy if her film offers viewers in Japan a chance to think about what kind of future they want to build. (Kyodo)