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US: Aftermath of Hawk Fire Revealed in Nevada Foothills

The Hawk Fire, which ignited Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, was fueled by strong winds and has burned more than 15,000 acres. This video captures the aftermath at Peavine Peak, an area scorched by the fire.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 6

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 8

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 7

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 5

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 4

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 3

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 2

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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Canada: Massive Lightning Strike Caught on Camera in North Vancouver

A massive lightning strike was caught on camera in North Vancouver Saturday night, August 22, as a severe thunderstorm moved through southern British Columbia.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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Canada: Lightning Storms Disrupt Flights at Vancouver Airport

Overnight lightning storms disrupted operations at Vancouver International Airport, forcing a pause of more than five hours, with more than 50 flights cancelled and at least 53 delayed into Sunday, August 23. Environment Canada recorded nearly 2,000 lightning strikes across British Columbia's South Coast between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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US: Visitors Take Shelter as Storm Batters Disney World in Florida

A sudden storm swept through EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, August 22, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that bent palm trees. The video shows crowds of visitors taking shelter under a covered walkway as the storm rolled in around 4:00 p.m.

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US: Storm Winds Hurl Pool Chairs Into Water at Orlando Hotel

Strong winds tore through a hotel pool area in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, August 22, hurling lounge chairs into the pool as a storm swept through the region. The person who filmed the video said the wind was strong enough to throw chairs into the pool.

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US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno 2

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 10,500 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, threatening nearly 1,000 homes as of Saturday evening, August 22. The fire, which started on a hillside northeast of Verdi, has prompted evacuation warnings in neighboring Sierra County, California, and closed Highway 395 in both directions. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as firefighters and emergency crews respond to the fast-moving blaze.

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US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 10,500 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, threatening nearly 1,000 homes as of Saturday evening, August 22. The fire, which started on a hillside northeast of Verdi, has prompted evacuation warnings in neighboring Sierra County, California, and closed Highway 395 in both directions. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as firefighters and emergency crews respond to the fast-moving blaze.

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Japan: Localized Downpour Triggers Flooding in Tokyo, Saitama

Heavy rain triggered by localized storm clouds hit Tokyo and southern Saitama Prefecture on Saturday, August 22, causing flooding on roads across the region. The video shows a swollen river seen from the platform at Oji Station in Kita, Tokyo.

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US: Hurricane Lala Batters Hawaii’s Big Island, Knocks Out Power 2

Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday, August 15, downing trees and power lines, flooding roads and triggering landslides. Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the state, and officials urged residents to shelter in place amid warnings of life-threatening flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf. The storm passed just south of the island, narrowly missing what would have been the first direct hurricane hit on the Big Island in over a century. Dozens of flights were cancelled.

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores 2

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available.

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Spain: Earthquake Rattles Granada, Damages Buildings

An earthquake struck near Alhendín in Granada's metropolitan area shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, jolting residents awake in the region's strongest tremor in seventy years. The magnitude was 5.2, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake caused cracks, falling cornices, ceiling debris and damage to some vehicles, though no serious structural damage or injuries were reported.

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US: Hurricane Lala Batters Hawaii’s Big Island, Knocks Out Power

Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday, August 15, downing trees and power lines, flooding roads and triggering landslides. Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the state, and officials urged residents to shelter in place amid warnings of life-threatening flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf. The storm passed just south of the island, narrowly missing what would have been the first direct hurricane hit on the Big Island in over a century. Dozens of flights were cancelled.

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available. This video shows a church that collapsed due to the quake in East Manggarai.

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US: Bug Fire Rapidly Expands Near Reno, Prompting Evacuation 2

The Bug Fire, which started on Saturday, August 8, near Highway 395 in Lassen County, California, has burned more than 88,000 acres and spread into Nevada, prompting evacuations near Reno and a state of emergency declaration by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.

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US: Bug Fire Rapidly Expands Near Reno, Prompting Evacuation

The Bug Fire, which started on Saturday, August 8, near Highway 395 in Lassen County, California, has burned more than 70,000 acres and spread into Nevada, prompting evacuations near Reno and a state of emergency declaration by Nevada officials.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Navas de San Antonio Shuts Down Segovia Motorways 2

A wildfire broke out Saturday, August 8, near Navas de San Antonio, Segovia, reportedly after a vehicle caught fire along the AP-6 motorway, temporarily closing both the AP-6 and N-6 roads and prompting a level 1 severity response.

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US: High Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Canton, Georgia

A thunderstorm tore through a residential neighborhood in Canton, Georgia, on Saturday evening, August 8, bringing high winds and heavy rain. The video, recorded around 8:45 p.m., showed swaying trees and reduced visibility outside a home.

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Spain: Fireworks Shell Misfire Injures 27 at Altea’s Castell de l’Olla

At least 27 people were injured in Altea, Spain, after a pyrotechnic shell veered off course and landed among spectators during the 40th-anniversary Castell de l'Olla fireworks show on the night of Saturday, August 8 into Sunday, August 9. Some suffered burns, and others were hurt in a subsequent stampede-like panic. Authorities said no injuries were reported as serious.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds 3

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds 2

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

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Japan: Ash Blankets Kagoshima City After Sakurajima Volcano Erupts 3

An eruption occurred on Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Saturday evening, August 8, sending an ash plume up to 2,200 meters into the air. The eruption sent a moderate amount of ash drifting toward Kagoshima city, turning the sky dark within minutes.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin’s Strong Winds Halt Scooter Rider, Topple Bike in New Taipei

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles. This video shows a scooter rider unable to move forward against strong gusts in Linkou District, New Taipei City, before the scooter toppled over on the morning of Sunday, August 9, as high winds continued to batter the region.

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Japan: Ash Blankets Kagoshima City After Sakurajima Volcano Erupts

An eruption occurred on Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Saturday evening, August 8, sending an ash plume up to 2,200 meters into the air. The eruption sent a moderate amount of ash drifting toward Kagoshima city, turning the sky dark within minutes.

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Japan: Ash Blankets Kagoshima City After Sakurajima Volcano Erupts 2

An eruption occurred on Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Saturday evening, August 8, sending an ash plume up to 2,200 meters into the air. The eruption sent a moderate amount of ash drifting toward Kagoshima city, turning the sky dark within minutes.

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US: Brush Fire Burns in Burbank, Prompts Evacuations 2

A brush fire broke out Saturday, August 8 in Burbank's Wildwood Canyon, growing to about 20 acres and prompting evacuations of DeBell Golf Course and the Stough Canyon Nature Center, with hiking trails closed. The cause was unclear, though unconfirmed reports pointed to a vehicle collision near the site.

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US: Brush Fire Burns in Burbank, Prompts Evacuations

A brush fire broke out Saturday, August 8 in Burbank's Wildwood Canyon, growing to about 20 acres and prompting evacuations of DeBell Golf Course and the Stough Canyon Nature Center, with hiking trails closed. The cause was unclear, though unconfirmed reports pointed to a vehicle collision near the site.

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Japan: Osaka Subway Line Suspended After Battery Fire on Train

On Saturday, August 8, a mobile battery caught fire aboard a train stopped at Nakatsu Station on Osaka Metro's Midosuji Line, filling the station with smoke. Passengers were evacuated from the train to the platform, and a station employee put out the fire with an extinguisher. One woman was taken to the hospital, and train service was suspended across the entire line as a safety precaution.

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US: Waterspout Turns Into Tornado at Folly Beach, South Carolina

A waterspout that formed offshore near the Folly Beach Pier in South Carolina on Saturday, August 1, moved onshore and was confirmed by the National Weather Service as a brief EF-0 tornado. The tornado tossed beach tents, chairs, and umbrellas into the air, though no injuries or structural damage were reported.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake 3

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Canada: Severe Thunderstorm Downs Trees, Floods Roads in Edmonton 2

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds, heavy rain and power outages to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. The storm downed trees, flooded major roads and forced the cancellation of several events, including Post Malone's concert at Commonwealth Stadium, with crews continuing cleanup efforts into Sunday.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 7

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 5

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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France: Landes Wildfire Burns 3,600 Hectares Near Biscarrosse 2

A wildfire near Biscarrosse, France, has burned 3,600 hectares since Thursday, July 23. About 3,000 of 37,000 evacuees returned home Saturday as over 500 firefighters battled the blaze. A separate fire in nearby Gironde has burned 42,000 hectares and forced 220,000 evacuations.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 6

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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UK: Thousands Turn Out for London Trans+ Pride March

An estimated 150,000 people marched through central London on Saturday, July 25, for the London Trans+ Pride event. The march began at Langham Place near BBC Broadcasting House and ended at Trafalgar Square.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 5

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 3

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately cancelled.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 4

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 3

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.