US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was driven by strong winds with no injuries reported.

US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was driven by strong winds with no injuries reported.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Flooding Leaves 2 Homes Lost, Disaster Emergency Declared in Southwest CO

At least two homes were lost, and hundreds of homes were evacuated after unprecedented flooding swept through southwestern Colorado over the weekend. Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency for La Plata and Archuleta counties on Sunday, October 12.

US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

US: Seven Springs Fire Rages in New Mexico, Prompts Evacuation

The Seven Springs Fire raged through Nogal Canyon on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico, burning about 300 acres as of Tuesday, June 17. 'Go Now' evacuation orders have been in place for some areas.

Recap: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 178 people from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, made an emergency landing at the Colorado airport due to what appeared to be an engine issue. Following the evacuation, 12 passengers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated 3

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people, diverted to the Denver airport due to an engine issue, according to reports. There were no reports of serious injuries.

US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated 2

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people. There were no reports of serious injuries.

US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people. There were no reports of serious injuries.

US: Tuscany Fire Breaks Out In Palm Springs, California 7

A fire, dubbed the Tuscany Fire, broke out on the mountainside west of Palm Springs near Tramway Road on Monday, June 17. The fire grew to 350 acres but no evacuation orders have been issued and fire crews were able to achieve 50% containment as of Monday evening, according to local reports.

US: Tuscany Fire Breaks Out In Palm Springs, California 4

A fire, dubbed the Tuscany Fire, broke out on the mountainside west of Palm Springs near Tramway Road on Monday, June 17. The fire grew to 350 acres but no evacuation orders have been issued and fire crews were able to achieve 50% containment as of Monday evening, according to local reports.

US: Tuscany Fire Breaks Out In Palm Springs, California 6

A fire, dubbed the Tuscany Fire, broke out on the mountainside west of Palm Springs near Tramway Road on Monday, June 17. The fire grew to 350 acres but no evacuation orders have been issued and fire crews were able to achieve 50% containment as of Monday evening, according to local reports.

US: Tuscany Fire Breaks Out In Palm Springs, California 5

A fire, dubbed the Tuscany Fire, broke out on the mountainside west of Palm Springs near Tramway Road on Monday, June 17. The fire grew to 350 acres but no evacuation orders have been issued and fire crews were able to achieve 50% containment as of Monday evening, according to local reports.

US: Tuscany Fire Breaks Out In Palm Springs, California 3

A fire, dubbed the Tuscany Fire, broke out on the mountainside west of Palm Springs near Tramway Road on Monday, June 17. The fire grew to 350 acres but no evacuation orders have been issued and fire crews were able to achieve 50% containment as of Monday evening, according to local reports.

US: Tuscany Fire Breaks Out In Palm Springs, California

A fire, dubbed the Tuscany Fire, broke out on the mountainside west of Palm Springs near Tramway Road on Monday, June 17. The fire grew to 350 acres but no evacuation orders have been issued and fire crews were able to achieve 50% containment as of Monday evening, according to local reports.

US: Tuscany Fire Breaks Out In Palm Springs, California 2

A fire, dubbed the Tuscany Fire, broke out on the mountainside west of Palm Springs near Tramway Road on Monday, June 17. The fire grew to 350 acres but no evacuation orders have been issued and fire crews were able to achieve 50% containment as of Monday evening, according to local reports.

US: Evacuations Ordered As Vision Hills Fire Rage In Pueblo, Colorado 3

A large grass fire, the Vision Hills fire, broke out in north Pueblo, Colorado, on Friday, April 5, prompting evacuation and road closures. As of Saturday morning, it burned more than 100 acres, according to reports.

US: Evacuations Ordered As Vision Hills Fire Rage In Pueblo, Colorado

A large grass fire, the Vision Hills fire, broke out in north Pueblo, Colorado, burning more than 80 acres, prompting evacuations.

US: Evacuations Ordered As Vision Hills Fire Rage In Pueblo, Colorado 2

A large grass fire, the Vision Hills fire, broke out in north Pueblo, Colorado, burning more than 80 acres, prompting evacuations.

Cars (2006)

Cars (2006)

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Sokokura Spa

Sokokura Spa

This is the Sokokura Spa viewed from the opposite side of Jakotsu River, after crossing Mannen Bridge. The hip roof on the left is Jizodo (a temple hall where a Buddhist deity is enshrined). The house with a thatched roof before it is Yorozuya , Umeya is in front of that. The two-storied building on the right is Tsutaya. The house partially visible on the right is Sengokuya Inn. The roofs of these spa houses are thatched. Therefore, this photo was taken before the big fire of 1881.==Date:unknown, Place:Hakone, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐16‐0]

Sokokura Spa

Sokokura Spa

This photo was taken from around the beginning point of Seven Hot Springs Road. The road goes down to theJakotsu River from where the fence of Kikkaso ends, after going up present-day National Route 1 between Fujiya Hotel main building and Kikkaso. The house at the bottom of the hill is Yorozuya. From there, Umeya, Tsutaya, and Sengokuya stand. The roofs of these spa houses are thatched. Therefore, this photo was taken before the big fire of 1881.==Date:unknown, Place:Hakone, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐15‐0]

Miyanoshita and Dogashima

Miyanoshita and Dogashima

Miyanoshita and Dogashima viewed from Mukoyama. The Fujiya and Naraya hotels are visible at Miyanoshita. Thus, this was taken after the completion of the main building of Fujiya Hotel in 1891, and after the big fire of Miyanoshita in 1883. Godan Ryokan (inn) is visible on the way to Dogashima and Shirabeno-taki, and Shirasagino-taki Falls cascade on both sides.==Date:unknown, Place:Hakone, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number59‐63‐0]

Miyanoshita and Dogashima

Miyanoshita and Dogashima

During Edo era, there were Naraya, Edoya, Maruya, Yamatoya, and Ohmiya Inns in Dogashima. The two-story building on the left is Yamatoya, the red tower is Yakushi-do (a Buddhist temple hall housing a statue of Yakushi). The waterfall in the centre is Shirabeno-taki. Godan Ryokan Inn stands above the falls. The white western building on the hill is Naraya Hotel and Fujiuya Hotel is to its left. This photo was taken after the completion of the main buildings in 1891 after the big fire in 1883.==Date:unknown, Place:Hakone, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐97‐0]

Valley at kiga

Valley at kiga

The road leading through Miyanoshita to Miyagino, near the starting point of the present national road No. 138. The valley to the left is Haya River, and on the right is the Kiga Hot Springs. Before it was destroyed by fire in 1892, this area was a prominent hot spring resort in Hakone. This photo was taken from the entrance to the present Gora.==Date:unknown, Place:Hakone, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number5‐11‐0]

Ashinoyu hot spring

Ashinoyu hot spring

A view of the Ashinoyu hot springs before the great winter fire of 1872. The right rear is Matsuzakaya, further inwards is Yoshidaya, left from the front is Yamatoya, Daikokuya and Kinokuniya. The central building is the Tokoan (Kumano Gongen) frequently visited by novelists and calligraphers such as Shinen and Sekiryo during the Edo era.==Date:Before 4th year of Meiji, Place:Hakone, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number3‐39‐0]

Sokokura Spa

Sokokura Spa

The Sokokura Hot Spring was destroyed in a fire in 1881, so this is a photo taken before that year. A comparison with the Hakone Nanayu No Shiori (Guidebook to the Seven Spas of Hakone) written in the seventh year of the Koka period shows that the top right of the stairs is the Yorozuya, further right is the Umeya, Tsutaya, and the building across the road in the foreground is the Soyu (public spa).==Date:Before 14th year of Meiji, Place:Hakone, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number3‐38‐0]