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  • Very bright fireball observed over Spain, meteorites expected

    A very bright fireball was observed over the skies of Spain outshining the Moon in the night sky on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The preliminary analysis of this event shows a small part of the meteoroid survived and reached the ground as a meteorite.

  • Parts of Japan see nearly 2 m (6.6 feet) of snow

    Heavy sea-effect snow has been affecting parts of Japan since Thursday, January 9, 2025, with more than 1 m (3 feet) of snow already registered in some regions and snowfall expected to persist through Saturday. Certain areas have already received twice the usual snowfall.

  • Palisades Fire grows to most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles County’s history, California

    The Palisades Fire, now the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles County’s history, has burned through over 8 094 ha (20 000 acres), destroyed more than 5 300 structures, and left Pacific Palisades in ruins since it ignited on January 7, 2024. With only 6% containment, the fire has ravaged entire neighborhoods, including some of the nation’s most affluent areas.

  • Eaton Fire burns through Altadena, destroying over 1 000 homes and claiming 5 lives, California

    The Eaton Fire has claimed the lives of at least five civilians and injured four firefighters as it continues to scorch 10 600 ha (26 230 acres) of land, leaving destruction and uncertainty in its path. Nearly 40 000 structures are under threat, with over 1 000 already destroyed the blaze continues expand with the dry and windy conditions continue to affect the region.

  • Los Angeles wildfires destroy over 12 000 structures, leave at least 24 people dead, California

    Catastrophic wildfires fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds have been sweeping through Southern California since Tuesday, January 8, 2025, killing at least 24 people, displacing over 200 000 residents, and destroying more than 12 000 homes and buildings. In addition, more than 360 000 customers, or just over 1 million people in California were left without power.