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.

New Japanese WWII artifacts go on show at Imperial War Museum

New Japanese WWII artifacts go on show at Imperial War Museum

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken on July 16, 2014, shows the wreck of a Japanese Zero fighter which is now on display as part of a refurbished Imperial War Museum in London. The aircraft was found in a jungle on Taroa Island after being abandoned by the Japanese during World War II.

New Japanese WWII artifacts go on show at Imperial War Museum

New Japanese WWII artifacts go on show at Imperial War Museum

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken on July 16, 2014, shows the wreck of a Japanese Zero fighter which is now on display as part of a refurbished Imperial War Museum in London. The aircraft was found in a jungle on Taroa Island after being abandoned by the Japanese during World War II.

New Japanese WWII artifacts go on show at Imperial War Museum

New Japanese WWII artifacts go on show at Imperial War Museum

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken on July 16, 2014, shows the wreck of a Japanese Zero fighter which is now on display as part of a refurbished Imperial War Museum in London. The aircraft was found in a jungle on Taroa Island after being abandoned by the Japanese during World War II. (Kyodo)