US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 9

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

Canada: Wildfire Near Port Alberni Burns Out of Control, Forces Evacuations

A wildfire known as the Mount Underwood Fire is burning out of control near China Creek Campground, south of Port Alberni, British Columbia. The blaze has grown to roughly 630 hectares and is being fought by ground crews, aircraft, and helicopters. China Creek Campground and Marina have been safely evacuated, and the main road between Port Alberni and Bamfield remains closed. Fire crews are working around the clock to contain the spread. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

US: Multiple Tornadoes Hit Colorado, Leaving Dozens of Homes Damaged 6

Dozens of homes were damaged after several tornadoes swept through the Denver metro area on Sunday, May 18. No injuries were reported.

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation Alfonso Garcia Mora and Regional Manager for Ukraine and Moldova at the International Finance Corporation Lisa Kaestner (L to R) attend a press breakfast in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Regional Manager for Ukraine and Moldova at the International Finance Corporation Lisa Kaestner, Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation Alfonso Garcia Mora and ERA Programme Specialist in Ukraine (IFC) Kateryna Chechel (R to L) attend a press breakfast in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Regional Manager for Ukraine and Moldova at the International Finance Corporation Lisa Kaestner, Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation Alfonso Garcia Mora and ERA Programme Specialist in Ukraine (IFC) Kateryna Chechel (R to L) attend a press breakfast in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Regional Manager for Ukraine and Moldova at the International Finance Corporation Lisa Kaestner attends a press breakfast in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation Alfonso Garcia Mora and Regional Manager for Ukraine and Moldova at the International Finance Corporation Lisa Kaestner attend a press breakfast in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Regional Manager for Ukraine and Moldova at the International Finance Corporation Lisa Kaestner, Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation Alfonso Garcia Mora and ERA Programme Specialist in Ukraine (IFC) Kateryna Chechel (R to L) attend a press breakfast in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Press breakfast with IFCs Vice President Alfonso Garcia Mora in Kyiv

Regional Manager for Ukraine and Moldova at the International Finance Corporation Lisa Kaestner, Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation Alfonso Garcia Mora and ERA Programme Specialist in Ukraine (IFC) Kateryna Chechel (R to L) attend a press breakfast in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

US: Valley Fire Rages Near Boise, Idaho, Burning Over 9,400 Acres

The Valley Fire, a wildfire, broke out in east Boise, Idaho, on Friday, October 4, burning more than 9,400 acres as of Saturday. The cause is still under investigation. Evacuation notices were issued, and schools and several roads were closed in the area.