US: Weeki Wachee Preserve Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations in Hernando Beach

A fast-moving brush fire broke out in the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando Beach, Florida, on Sunday, March 29, prompting mandatory evacuation orders. The fire reached an estimated 150 acres and was only 20% contained as of 11 p.m., with no injuries reported.

US: Weeki Wachee Preserve Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations in Hernando Beach 2

A fast-moving brush fire broke out in the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando Beach, Florida, on Sunday, March 29, prompting mandatory evacuation orders. The fire reached an estimated 150 acres and was only 20% contained as of 11 p.m., with no injuries reported.

US: Unoccupied Homes in Buxton, NC Collapse Amid Rough Seas From Offshore Hurricanes 2

On Tuesday, September 30, at least five unoccupied oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic due to rough surf driven by offshore hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. Another home fell the following morning, bringing the total to six this week and 18 on Hatteras Island since 2020. No injuries were reported, but authorities closed parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to dangerous debris.

Okinawa beach opens for summer tourism season

Okinawa beach opens for summer tourism season

NAHA, Japan - Children take to the beach in Naha as the main island of Okinawa kicked off the summer tourism season on April 4 much earlier than the rest of Japan. They enjoyed their first swim at Naminoue Beach, located on the west side of Wakasa Seaside Park in the city. The temperature in the city was 19.5 C in the morning, about average for the time of year.

Okinawa beach opens for summer tourism season

Okinawa beach opens for summer tourism season

NAHA, Japan - Children take to the beach in Naha as the main island of Okinawa kicked off the summer tourism season on April 4 much earlier than the rest of Japan. They enjoyed their first swim at Naminoue Beach, located on the west side of Wakasa Seaside Park in the city. The temperature in the city was 19.5 C in the morning, about average for the time of year. (Kyodo)