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.

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.

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

BOONE, United States - Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum speaks to supporters in Boone, Iowa, on Jan. 2, 2012, a day before the Iowa caucuses, when the state kicks off the 2012 presidential campaign.

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

BOONE, United States - Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum speaks to supporters in Boone, Iowa, on Jan. 2, 2012, a day before the Iowa caucuses, when the state kicks off the 2012 presidential campaign.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

DAVISON, United States - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (C) is surrounded by supporters at a rally in Davison, Michigan, on Feb. 26, 2012. Santorum is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012, election.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

LANSING, United States - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (C) speaks at a rally in Lansing, Michigan, on Feb. 27, 2012. Santorum is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012, election.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

LANSING, United States - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (C) waves to his supporters while campaigning at a rally in Lansing, Michigan, on Feb. 27, 2012. Santorum is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012 election.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

DAVISON, United States - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (C) is surrounded by supporters at a rally in Davison, Michigan, on Feb. 26, 2012. Santorum is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012, election. (Kyodo)

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

LANSING, United States - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (C) waves to his supporters while campaigning at a rally in Lansing, Michigan, on Feb. 27, 2012. Santorum is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012 election. (Kyodo)

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

LANSING, United States - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (C) speaks at a rally in Lansing, Michigan, on Feb. 27, 2012. Santorum is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012, election. (Kyodo)

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

BOONE, United States - Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum speaks to supporters in Boone, Iowa, on Jan. 2, 2012, a day before the Iowa caucuses, when the state kicks off the 2012 presidential campaign. (Kyodo)

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

BOONE, United States - Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum speaks to supporters in Boone, Iowa, on Jan. 2, 2012, a day before the Iowa caucuses, when the state kicks off the 2012 presidential campaign. (Kyodo)