Photos show huge flames near Athens
Greek authorities issued an evacuation warning for the coastal town of Nea Makri in eastern Attica on Tuesday as firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze in the Athens suburbs. Hundreds of European firefighters, supported by fire engines and firefighting…
Quilici fire near California-Nevada border closes part of I-80
A wildfire covering about 400 acres near the California-Nevada border forced utility companies to shut off power to tens of thousands of customers in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe as a precaution, authorities said. The Quilici Fire near Verdi in…
A rapidly advancing forest fire near the Greek capital Athens darkens the sky
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A forest fire raged northeast of Athens On Sunday, the sky darkened as the smell of smoke and soot permeated the Greek capital. More than 400 firefighters, 110 fire engines and numerous volunteers fought the fire,…
Denver’s special sales tax, broken down by revenue and use
In 2006, Denver voters approved the city’s first special sales tax, supporting the creation of the Denver Preschool Program by the narrowest of margins, just 1,815 votes, or a fraction of a percent. But nearly 20 years later, special taxes…
Couples who chose an environmentally friendly solution for their wedding
Eco-friendly weddings can also be economical if planned carefully. Geeta, for example, booked the wedding vendors on-site – from the florist to the caterer to the decorator. The only slightly costly part was renting the cutlery – but, explains Dr…
How Lahaina’s 150-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after a devastating fire
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — When a deadly forest fire When a fire swept through Lahaina, Maui, last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town’s Front Street. But the sprawling tree survived the blaze,…
