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Arizona Wallow Fire: 51% contained, Greer Evacuation Lifted on Monday

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:38:00 +0200

The Wallow Fire, the largest in Arizona history growing to approximately 511,118 acres, on Sunday has been 51 percent contained. Meanwhile, Greer residents only can go to the Round Valley High School Dome at 11:00 a.m. Monday to receive a pass to return to Greer, according to Apache County Sheriff's Office.

Japan Tsunami: From devastation to hope (Before & After Photos)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:37:00 +0200

Three months have passed since the deadliest tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011. It was announced as the strongest ever in recorded history of geological disasters. Check out photos of Japan’s amazing recovery that took place after the catastrophic event.

How NASA satellite images helped fight Arizona wildfire (PHOTOS)

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:19:00 +0200

The largest wildfire in Arizona's history was 33 percent contained on Friday, report said. NASA’s Landsat 5 satellite data helped the emergency managers fight the flare.

Honda to honor U.S. discounts on out-of-stock cars

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:46:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co <7267.T>, struggling to recover from the earthquake in Japan in March, told its U.S. auto dealers to honor discount offers, even on cars they do not have in stock, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

Wildfire Rages in Arizona (LATEST PHOTOS)

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:17:00 +0200

The massive wildfire that has displaced as many as 11,000 people in eastern Arizona held steady in size on Thursday, and fire officials said they hoped weaker winds and cooler temperatures would help them begin to contain the fire.

Latest Photos: Wallow Fire Burns 300,000 Acres, Thousands Evacuated

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:05:00 +0200

About 2,000 residents of Eagar, in eastern Arizona, were ordered to evacuate Tuesday as flames approached the town in the afternoon, while another Arizona town, Springerville, has ordered 2,000 residents to prepare for evacuation.

Wallow Fire Update: More Than 300,000 acres burned, thousands evacuated

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:04:00 +0200

Latest pictures: Arizona forest fire expands to 350 square miles near New Mexico border

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:33:00 +0200

A wildfire that has charred more than 350 square miles in eastern Arizona forced the evacuation of a third town on Monday. Check out some of the latest pictures of the Arizona forest fire.

Chile earthquake 2011: Two quakes hit Pacific Coast

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:45:00 +0200

A forceful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Wednesday off the country's south-central Pacific Coast, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Chile earthquake 2011: Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes Pacific Coast

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:03:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.4 has struck off Chile's Pacific coast this on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Socially connected by mobile phones, or else?

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:31:00 +0200

What would we do without mobile phones? Be it an emergency, be it leisure, and be it religious, there are mobile phones everywhere