US: Businesses Evacuated as Vegetation Fire Breaks Out Near San Diego River in Santee

On Sunday, March 29, the Santee Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire near the San Diego River in Santee. Walmart, Michaels, and other nearby businesses were evacuated, though no residential evacuations were ordered, and forward progress was halted. No injuries or structural damage were reported, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes Flooding and Leaves Damage 2

Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9 in Aurora Province, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people had evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least 18 people were killed, according to reports. This video shows damage left by the typhoon in San Fabian.

Alsgaard clinches Olympic gold

Alsgaard clinches Olympic gold

Thomas Alsgaard secures Olympic gold for Norway's men's 4 x 10-kilometer cross country relay team on Feb. 18 in Hakuba, Central Japan. Alsgaard crossed the finish line just 0.2 second ahead of Italy's Silvio Fauner (L), who shows his exhaustion after the race.

Alsgaard edges Daehlie

Alsgaard edges Daehlie

Thomas Alsgaad (L) of Norway raises his hands after winning the Nagano Olympic men's 15-kilometer cross country pursuit race in the central Japan city of Hakuba on Feb. 14, edging out countryman Bjorn Daehlie (R) in an exciting final-stretch duel.

Alsgaard denies Daehlie record

Alsgaard denies Daehlie record

Norwegian rivals Bjorn Daehlie (R) and Thomas Alsgaard battle for supremacy in the Olympic men's 15-kilometer pursuit Feb. 14. Daehlie, seeking a record seventh Winter Olympic gold medal, was edged out by Alsgaard in a thrilling contest.