US: Lake Fire Burns 340 Acres in California, Evacuation Orders Lifted

The Lake Fire, a large vegetation fire in Lake County, California, burned around 340 acres as of Sunday, August 3. The fire initially prompted evacuation orders, but these have since been lifted.

Taiwan: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Dawushan Egg Farm in Pingtung

A massive fire erupted at the Dawushan Egg Farm in Sinpi Township, Pingtung, on Wednesday, March 12. The flames spread rapidly, sending a plume of smoke into the sky. Parts of the henhouse were destroyed, significantly impacting egg production for the next six months.

TSMC founder Chang

TSMC founder Chang

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. founder Morris Chang speaks during an announcement of the publication of his biography in Taipei on Dec. 9, 2024.

Opening ceremony for TSMC's 1st Japan factory in Kumamoto

Opening ceremony for TSMC's 1st Japan factory in Kumamoto

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. founder Morris Chang speaks during an opening ceremony on Feb. 24, 2024, for the company's first chip plant in Japan, located in Kikuyo in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The factory of the world's largest contract chipmaker will be operated by its subsidiary Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. from the October-December quarter of 2024.

New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 2

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.