Wildfires

Wildfires - Alaska

Two fast-spreading Alaska wildfires have forced a series of evacuations, destroyed up to 45 homes and forced authorities to restrict traffic on a major highway connecting two of the state's largest cities, state officials said on Monday.

As many as 200 firefighters have been battling a 6,500-acre fire about 40 miles (64 km) north of Anchorage since Sunday afternoon.

About 137 miles (220km) south of Anchorage, crews are fighting a much smaller, but equally dangerous blaze that threatens nearly 200 homes.

Wildfires - Florida, USA

Fire fighters are battling several wildfires around Northeast Florida. The Florida Forest Service says 20 fires are burning in the region Monday.

Florida Forest Service Crews are battling a fire in St. Johns County that is growing. The blaze reignited around 5 p.m. Monday, as crews were monitoring a previous fire they had already contained in the area.