US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

US: Greer Fire Continues to Grow in Arizona, Destroys Structures, Prompts Evacuation

A wildfire has been raging in Greer, eastern Arizona, burning over 9,500 acres as of Thursday, May 15. The blaze prompted the evacuation of nearby residents and destroyed multiple structures.

UK: Storm Bert Brings Heavy Snow To Large Parts Of Country 3

Storm Bert hit the UK on Saturday, November 23, causing power outages to at least 60,000 homes, businesses, and farms, along with disruptions to flights, roads, and railways. Weather warnings for ice, wind, rain, and snow were issued for much of the country.

US: Hawarden Fire In Riverside, CA Burns Several Homes

A brush fire, dubbed the Hawarden Fire, broke out in Riverside, California on Sunday, July 21, and prompted evacuation orders. The blaze erupted in Hawarden Drive and burned several hundred acres. Three homes were destroyed and four others were damaged in the fire, according to local fire authorities. The forward progress of the fire was stopped late in the afternoon.

US: Hawarden Fire In Riverside, CA Burns Several Homes 2

A brush fire, dubbed the Hawarden Fire, broke out in Riverside, California on Sunday, July 21, and prompted evacuation orders. The blaze erupted in Hawarden Drive and burned several hundred acres. Three homes were destroyed and four others were damaged in the fire, according to local fire authorities. The forward progress of the fire was stopped late in the afternoon.

(1)Yankees' Matsui goes 3-for-4 against Twins

(1)Yankees' Matsui goes 3-for-4 against Twins

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a 2-RBI double off Minnesota Twins starter Rick Reed in the third inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 10. Matsui went 3-for-4 as the Yankees won 2-0. (MLB)

(1)Yankees' Matsui goes 3-for-4 against Twins

(1)Yankees' Matsui goes 3-for-4 against Twins

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a 2-RBI double off Minnesota Twins starter Rick Reed in the third inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 10. Matsui went 3-for-4 as the Yankees won 2-0. (MLB)(Kyodo)