evacuation
Coverage of evacuation in the Nexus archive.
- Damaged Manhattan Tower Owner to Reconstruct 15 Floors After Evacuation
The owner of a damaged Manhattan tower plans to reconstruct 15 floors following an evacuation. The building is located in Midtown Manhattan.
- Senior residents given all clear after gas leak evacuation at tower
Senior residents were evacuated from Highland Towers at 25225 Greenfield Road due to a damaged gas line but have been given the all clear.
- Structural engineering professor discusses unstable Midtown Manhattan building
People evacuated buildings in Midtown Manhattan after bricks fell from a construction site. Anil Agrawal, chair and professor of structural engineering at City College of New York, provided analysis on the incident.
- Manhattan high-rise that was evacuated after bricks fell and columns buckled is unstable and still moving, officials say
A Manhattan high-rise was evacuated after bricks fell and columns buckled, leading officials to declare the building unstable and still moving.
- Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump's Fourth of July speech
An evacuation was ordered at the National Mall as storms approached ahead of a Fourth of July speech by Trump. The measure was taken to ensure safety amid gathering weather threats.
- 'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry. Patients in Gaza face agonizing delays for evacuation, as highlighted by a personal account of a call received two weeks after a death.
- Comptroller flags key failures in evacuation, rehabilitation, of October 7 wounded
A report by the Comptroller highlights significant failures in the evacuation and rehabilitation of individuals injured on October 7, citing a lack of policy, coordination, data, funding, and poor synchronization between government, volunteers, and donors.
- New fires spark in southern Colorado as crews fight flames in extremely dangerous weather conditions
New fires in southern Colorado have prompted immediate evacuations in southeastern Custer County at about 6:30 a.m. Monday after a fire sparked near Rye, with crews battling flames in extremely dangerous weather conditions.
- Gas leak, evacuation underway in Schenectady
A gas leak is occurring near Craig and Stanley Streets in Schenectady, prompting an evacuation. Crews are responding to the incident in the area.
- Dozens of homes evacuated as out-of-control wildfire threatens Lytton, B.C.
Residents of 60 properties remain evacuated as crews battle an out-of-control wildfire south of Lytton, B.C. Dozens of homes are at risk from the blaze.
- Hunger in Oleshky: Ukraine asks for evacuation
The Ukrainian city of Oleshky has been occupied by Russian troops since 2022. Many residents face dire conditions and are cut off from the outside world. Kyiv is seeking to rescue them.
- Heavy rains trigger landslide alert; evacuation ordered in Vilangad
Heavy rains triggered a landslide alert in Vilangad, leading to an evacuation order. The Vadakara Revenue Divisional Officer and Tahsildar have been appointed to coordinate relief efforts, while the District Police Chief (Kozhikode Rural) will manage security and evacuation support.
- Astronauts take shelter on the International Space Station because of air leaks
NASA ordered astronauts to take refuge in a docked SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on the International Space Station due to air leaks, with potential evacuation prepared. Crew returned to normal operations shortly afterward.
- Riverside apartment complex fire displaces 150 people, cause appears to be accidental
A large fire broke out at an apartment complex in Riverside, displacing 150 people and forcing the evacuation of two buildings. The cause of the fire appears to be accidental.
- BSO responds to barricaded subject armed with a knife in Oakland Park
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a barricaded subject armed with a knife in Oakland Park. The subject retreated into an apartment, leading to nearby evacuations. As of late Friday night, the situation remains active with an ongoing investigation.
- Nearly 100 homes evacuated in Scottish village after reports of ground movement
Nearly 100 homes in Coalsnaughton, a former mining village in Clackmannanshire, were evacuated on 18 May due to ground movement. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause.
- Chemical Tank Cools, But 16,000 in Garden Grove Can’t Go Home Yet
A chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, has cooled down, but 16,000 residents remain under evacuation orders as barricades block streets in the affected area.
- Photos: Garden Grove chemical crisis highlights the danger of living near industrial companies
Thousands of residents in Garden Grove remain displaced after a chemical storage tank at an aerospace company overheated, raising fears of an explosion. The incident highlights the risks of living near industrial facilities.
- Photos: Garden Grove chemical crisis highlights the danger of living near industrial companies
Thousands of evacuated residents remain displaced after a chemical storage tank at an aerospace company in Garden Grove overheated, raising concerns about an explosion risk.
- O.C. communities hit by chemical crisis are safe for return, officials say
The majority of 50,000 people evacuated from Orange County due to a damaged chemical tank are returning home, as officials confirm the area is now safe. The crisis, initially feared to involve an explosion, has been resolved.
- Ghouls haunt evacuated Orange County blast zone — cops make multiple arrests
A toxic tank leak in Orange County forced the evacuation of up to 50,000 residents, leading to looting in the abandoned area. Police have made multiple arrests to address the situation.
- Russian FM Lavrov urged US to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv in Rubio call
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the United States to evacuate diplomats and citizens from Kyiv during a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Russia's Foreign Ministry cited a prior statement recommending countries remove personnel from Kyiv.
- California chemical tank no longer under threat of catastrophic explosion: Officials
A failing chemical tank in Southern California that led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of people is no longer at risk of explosion, according to officials. The situation has been stabilized, eliminating the threat of a catastrophic event.
- Memorial Day travel chaos as two terminals at Miami airport are evacuated over security threat
Two terminals at Miami International Airport were evacuated over a security threat, causing travel disruptions during Memorial Day. The incident led to chaos for travelers as authorities responded to the potential danger.
- Crack in California chemical tank a positive sign, but explosion fears remain
An industrial tank in Southern California containing 7,000 gallons of flammable and toxic chemicals appears to have cracked, potentially averting a catastrophic explosion. Thousands in Orange County remain evacuated despite the positive development.
- Efforts to stop California chemical leak in Orange County on new trajectory, officials say
Over 50,000 people in California remain evacuated due to an Orange County chemical leak, prompting an emergency proclamation from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Officials report efforts to contain the leak are progressing on a new trajectory.
- Evacuated Garden Grove resident speaks on potentially explosive chemical incident: 'A lot of uncertainty'
An ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove has led to the evacuation of approximately 50,000 residents. Evacuated resident Sarah Garcia expressed frustration and uncertainty to KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News, highlighting the community's confusion and distress over the situation.
- Diehard Californians refuse to evacuate near epicenter of ticking time-bomb chemical plant
Residents in California near a high-risk chemical plant are refusing to evacuate despite warnings from local officials. The mayor of Garden Grove has emphasized the imminent danger, urging remaining residents to leave immediately.
- Map shows potential blast zones should chemical tank explode in Garden Grove
Orange County officials have released a map detailing potential blast zones if a leaking chemical tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove explodes. The toxic leak, reported on May 21 at 3:30 p.m. at 12122 Western Ave., prompted the evacuation of 40,000-50,000 people.
- State of emergency declared over southern California chemical incident
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California after a toxic chemical tank posed a risk of leaking or exploding, forcing thousands to evacuate. NBC News' Steve Patterson is reporting from outside the evacuation zone.
- California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak
California has declared an emergency after a toxic leak of methyl methacrylate, leading to the evacuation of thousands due to the risk of explosion.
- Catastrophic sign of toxic tank explosion in Orange County as 40,000 evacuated
Orange County is facing a toxic gas crisis as rising temperatures in a storage tank have led to failed containment efforts. Officials have evacuated 40,000 residents amid ongoing concerns about the situation escalating.
- Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in California over leaking chemical tank
Authorities in southern California ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people after a leaking chemical tank posed an explosion risk. The hazardous chemical, used in plastic parts manufacturing, raised safety concerns.
- Panic as tens of thousands evacuated in California over fears that huge chemical tank could blow up at any moment
Tens of thousands of people were evacuated in California due to fears of a massive chemical tank explosion. Authorities warned the tank could blow up at any moment, causing widespread panic and emergency response efforts.
- Panic as tens of thousands evacuated in California over fears that huge chemical tank could blow up at any moment
Tens of thousands of people were evacuated in California due to fears that a massive chemical tank could explode at any moment, causing widespread panic.
- California: 40,000 people ordered to evacuate over chemical leak fears
Authorities in Orange County, California, ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people due to a chemical leak at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove. A storage tank holding methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable chemical used in resins and plastics, was deemed 'actively in crisis' and posed a risk of spill or explosion.
- 40,000 Southern Californians ordered to evacuate amid threat of chemical explosion
Approximately 40,000 residents in Southern California were ordered to evacuate due to a potential chemical explosion threat at an aerospace plant in Garden Grove. Water was sprayed on an overheated tank at the facility to mitigate the risk.
- Residents evacuated as toxic chemical spews from tank at Garden Grove aerospace company
Residents and businesses in Garden Grove were evacuated Thursday afternoon due to toxic chemicals leaking from a storage tank at an aerospace company. The chemical spill released toxic fumes into the air, prompting emergency evacuations in the area.
- Students evacuated from Florida university building as huge blaze breaks out on campus
Students were evacuated from a university building in Florida after a large fire broke out on campus, prompting emergency response.
- Thousands of homes are evacuated after unexploded WW2 bomb discovered in Plymouth
Thousands of homes in Plymouth were evacuated after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered, prompting safety measures. The incident highlights ongoing risks from historical military ordnance.