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.

Indonesia plans to develop free trade zone in Aceh

Indonesia plans to develop free trade zone in Aceh

SABANG, Indonesia - The photo shows Sabang Island, Indonesia. The Indonesian government plans to develop Sabang Island in troubled Aceh Province as a free trade zone in an attempt to prevent Aceh from going independent. Jakarta also plans to develop the area's social infrastructure in five years from next year, using 551 billion rupiah (78.5 million U.S. dollars) for roads, harbors and airports.

Indonesia plans to develop free trade zone in Aceh

Indonesia plans to develop free trade zone in Aceh

SABANG, Indonesia - The photo shows Sabang Island, Indonesia. The Indonesian government plans to develop Sabang Island in troubled Aceh Province as a free trade zone in an attempt to prevent Aceh from going independent. Jakarta also plans to develop the area's social infrastructure in five years from next year, using 551 billion rupiah (78.5 million U.S. dollars) for roads, harbors and airports.