US: Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Central Washington Sky Amid Red Flag Warning

Wildfires, including the Labor Mountain Fire and Lower Sugarloaf Fire, have raged in Chelan County, central Washington, as of Thursday, September 25. Smoke from the fires covered the sky in Wenatchee. A Red Flag warning was in effect due to strong winds and dry conditions, prompting authorities to expand Level 3 evacuation areas due to the blazes.

US: New Evacuation Orders Issued As Line Fire Flares Up, Threatening San Bernardino, CA 4

Line Fire flared up on Sunday afternoon, September 29, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings for several communities in the San Bernardino Mountains.

US: New Evacuation Orders Issued As Line Fire Flares Up, Threatening San Bernardino, CA 3

Line Fire flared up on Sunday afternoon, September 29 prompting mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings for several communities in the San Bernardino Mountains.

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-PORT

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-PORT

(230324) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The ferris wheel "Rio Star" and the Sugarloaf Mountain are pictured from a container terminal at Rio de Janeiro Port in Brazil, March 20, 2023. Established in the early 20th century, Rio de Janeiro Port is one of the important seaports for goods import and export in Brazil, playing a significant role in the country's economic and trade development. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

Rio Taiko performers encourage Japan

Rio Taiko performers encourage Japan

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Members of the Rio Nikkei Taiko perform Japanese ''taiko'' drums with the famous Sugarloaf Mountain in the background, at the ''Gambare Japan (Carry on Japan)'' event in Rio de Janeiro, on April 17, 2011. Taiko drummers gathered in at least 24 cities in Brazil the same day for a simultaneous performance, to wish for the recovery of devastated areas in Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Blame It On Rio (1984)

Blame It On Rio (1984)

Michael Caine, Michelle Johnson & Joe Bologna Characters: Matthew Hollins,Jennifer Lyons & Film: Blame It On Rio (1981) Director: Stanley Donen 17 February 1984 Date: 17 February 1984

Blame It On Rio (1984)

Blame It On Rio (1984)

Michael Caine & Michelle Johnson Characters: Matthew Hollins & Jennifer Lyons Film: Blame It On Rio (1984) Director: Stanley Donen 17 February 1984 Date: 17 February 1984

CIAO! MANHATTAN

CIAO! MANHATTAN

CIAO! MANHATTAN EDIE SEDGWICK DIRECTOR: JOHN PALMER & DAVID WEISMAN FILM RELEASE BY MARON FILMS AND SUGARLOAF FILMS INC. Date: 1972

CIAO! MANHATTAN

CIAO! MANHATTAN

CIAO! MANHATTAN EDIE SEDGWICK DIRECTOR: JOHN PALMER & DAVID WEISMAN FILM RELEASE BY MARON FILMS AND SUGARLOAF FILMS INC. Date: 1972

Rio Taiko performers encourage Japan

Rio Taiko performers encourage Japan

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Members of the Rio Nikkei Taiko perform Japanese ''taiko'' drums with the famous Sugarloaf Mountain in the background, at the ''Gambare Japan (Carry on Japan)'' event in Rio de Janeiro, on April 17, 2011. Taiko drummers gathered in at least 24 cities in Brazil the same day for a simultaneous performance, to wish for the recovery of devastated areas in Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo)

Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio

Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio

A photo taken on July 29, 2016, shows Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, with its name said to refer to its resemblance to a loaf of bread dusted with sugar. Huge rocks are seen here and there in Rio, a common feature in the Brazilian city where the Summer Olympic Games begin on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo