Denise Chow

A second alert followed the first, explaining that it was meant only for people near the Kenneth Fire, a new brush fire that ignited Thursday afternoon.

The agency found that 2024 was hotter than any year since at least 1880. Previously, 2023 was considered the planet's warmest year on record.

Containment refers to firefighting efforts meant to limit the spread of wildfires, using natural barriers and human-made hurdles such as trenches.

One of the missions is carrying 10 NASA science instruments to the moon, while the other involves a "micro rover" to explore a region in the moon's far north.

The rocket company said the space vehicle broke up during its ascent. Videos posted to social media appeared to show debris streaking through the sky.

Videos emerged online shortly after the incident showing glowing debris streaking across the sky.

Government officials in Turks and Caicos said Friday that debris from a SpaceX rocket test that went awry fell over the Caribbean islands but that there have been no reported injuries so far and only minimal damages to property.

A new year of lunar exploration kicked off early Wednesday, when two robotic landers and a small rover began their journeys to the moon.

SpaceX said its Starship space vehicle broke up during a flight meant to test the megarocket's capabilities. Videos on social media appeared to show debris streaming across the sky.

Reconstructing fire-ravaged neighborhoods in their former image could make residents sitting ducks for future blazes, experts say.