US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 5

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

US: Carolina Forest Fire Grows As South Carolina Battles Wildfires 2

Residents were forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire broke out in Carolina Forest, South Carolina, burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach as of Sunday, March 2. Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as more than 100 fires continued to burn across the state due to unusually dry conditions and gusty winds.

Japan's Kondo 31st in men's 1500m speed skating

Japan's Kondo 31st in men's 1500m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Taro Kondo (front) of Japan skates with Canada's Lucas Makowsky during the men's 1500-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 15, 2014. Kondo finished in 31st place with a time of 1 minute, 49.31 seconds.

Canada wins men's speed skating team pursuit

Canada wins men's speed skating team pursuit

RICHMOND, Canada - (From L to R) Canada's Denny Morrison, Lucas Makowsky and Mathieu Giroux (L-R) celebrate after beating the United States to win the men's speed skating team pursuit final in the Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Feb. 27, 2010.

Canada wins men's speed skating team pursuit

Canada wins men's speed skating team pursuit

RICHMOND, Canada - (From L to R) Canada's Denny Morrison, Lucas Makowsky and Mathieu Giroux (L-R) celebrate after beating the United States to win the men's speed skating team pursuit final in the Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Feb. 27, 2010. (Kyodo)