US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

(230410) -- VLADIVOSTOK, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2023 shows a grand bridge at sunset in Vladivostok, Russia. The bridge connects Russky Island with mainland Vladivostok. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinnua)

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

(230410) -- VLADIVOSTOK, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2023 shows a grand bridge at sunset in Vladivostok, Russia. The bridge connects Russky Island with mainland Vladivostok. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinnua)

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

(230410) -- VLADIVOSTOK, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2023 shows a grand bridge at sunset in Vladivostok, Russia. The bridge connects Russky Island with mainland Vladivostok. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinnua)

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

(230410) -- VLADIVOSTOK, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2023 shows a grand bridge at sunset in Vladivostok, Russia. The bridge connects Russky Island with mainland Vladivostok. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinnua)

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-BRIDGE-SUNSET

(230410) -- VLADIVOSTOK, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2023 shows a grand bridge at sunset in Vladivostok, Russia. The bridge connects Russky Island with mainland Vladivostok. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinnua)

APEC meetings begin in Vladivostok

APEC meetings begin in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Senior officials from Pacific Rim economies attend a gathering on Sept. 2, 2012, on Russky Island off Vladivostok, to prepare for a two-day ministerial meeting from Sept. 5 of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

Russky Island bridge

Russky Island bridge

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Photo shows the world's largest cable-stayed bridge, linking mainland Vladivostok and Russky Island, on Aug. 1, 2012. A ceremony was held the same day to mark the opening of the 3.1-kilometer bridge.

Russky Island bridge

Russky Island bridge

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Vehicles cross the world's largest cable-stayed bridge, linking mainland Vladivostok and Russky Island, on Aug. 1, 2012. A ceremony was held the same day to mark the opening of the 3.1-kilometer bridge.

Bridge off Vladivostok

Bridge off Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Engineers work on a 3.1-kilometer bridge under construction to connect Russky Island, off Vladivostok, and the Russian mainland in the early hours of April 12, 2012. Russia plans to complete the bridge by the time it hosts an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in the Far Eastern city in September 2012.

Bridge off Vladivostok

Bridge off Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Photo shows a 3.1-kilometer bridge under construction to connect Russky Island (R), off Vladivostok, and the Russian mainland (L) on April 11, 2012. Russia plans to complete the bridge by the time it hosts an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in the Far Eastern city in September 2012.

Bridge off Vladivostok

Bridge off Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Engineers work on a 3.1-kilometer bridge under construction to connect Russky Island, off Vladivostok, and the Russian mainland in the early hours of April 12, 2012. Russia plans to complete the bridge by the time it hosts an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in the Far Eastern city in September 2012. (Kyodo)

Bridge off Vladivostok

Bridge off Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Photo shows a 3.1-kilometer bridge under construction to connect Russky Island (R), off Vladivostok, and the Russian mainland (L) on April 11, 2012. Russia plans to complete the bridge by the time it hosts an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in the Far Eastern city in September 2012. (Kyodo)

Russia's Russky Island

Russia's Russky Island

Russian and North Korean flags are set up on a roadside in Russky Island, off Vladivostok in Russia, on April 23, 2019, ahead of a planned summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Russia's Russky Island

Russia's Russky Island

Russian and North Korean flags are set up on a roadside in Russky Island, off Vladivostok in Russia, on April 23, 2019, ahead of a planned summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Russia's Russky Island

Russia's Russky Island

Russian and North Korean flags are set up on a roadside in Russky Island, off Vladivostok in Russia, on April 23, 2019, ahead of a planned summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Putin-Kim meeting

Putin-Kim meeting

A police car is seen at Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island, off Vladivostok, Russia, on April 25, 2019, the venue of the first summit between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Putin-Kim meeting

Putin-Kim meeting

The Russian and North Korean flags are raised at Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island, off Vladivostok, Russia, on April 25, 2019, the venue of the first summit between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Putin-Kim meeting

Putin-Kim meeting

The Russian and North Korean flags are raised at Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island, off Vladivostok, Russia, on April 25, 2019, the venue of the first summit between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Putin-Kim meeting

Putin-Kim meeting

Police officers stand guard at Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island, off Vladivostok, Russia, on April 25, 2019, the venue of the first summit between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Putin-Kim meeting

Putin-Kim meeting

Photo taken April 25, 2019, shows Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island, off Vladivostok, Russia, the venue of the first summit between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Putin-Kim meeting

Putin-Kim meeting

Photo taken April 25, 2019, shows Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island, off Vladivostok, Russia, the venue of the first summit between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Putin-Kim meeting

Putin-Kim meeting

Photo taken April 25, 2019, shows Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island, off Vladivostok, Russia, the venue of the first summit between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Russia's Russky Island

Russia's Russky Island

Russian and North Korean flags are set up on a roadside in Russky Island, off Vladivostok in Russia, on April 23, 2019, ahead of a planned summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kim Jong Un's scheduled visit to Russia

Kim Jong Un's scheduled visit to Russia

A man carries a board saying "welcome" to Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island off Vladivostok, Russia, on April 22, 2019, the venue of the first summit between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to be held later in the week. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kim Jong Un's scheduled visit to Russia

Kim Jong Un's scheduled visit to Russia

Photo taken April 22, 2019, shows Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island off Vladivostok, Russia, the venue of the first summit between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to be held later in the week. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo