evacuation order
Coverage of evacuation order in the Nexus archive.
- New fire sparks west of Spokane, prompting brief evacuation order
A fourth wildfire ignited west of Spokane on Wednesday afternoon, leading to a brief and minor evacuation notice as crews worked to contain the flames.
- Evacuation order expands for fire burning on west side of B.C.'s Okanagan lake
Officials have expanded an evacuation order for an out-of-control wildfire burning on the west side of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia. The fire is currently uncontained, prompting increased safety measures for residents in the area.
- Wildfire Threatening Pleasanton Prompts Evacuation Order for Thousands
A wildfire named the Little fire in Northern California is threatening Pleasanton and has prompted an evacuation order for thousands. The fire has led to mandatory evacuations as it poses a significant risk to the area.
- Fort Simpson, N.W.T. lifts evacuation order, residents scheduled to begin returning Saturday
Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories has lifted its evacuation order, allowing residents to begin returning home via ferry starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.
- Hundreds remain displaced by evacuation order from troubled Midtown NYC high-rise over 24 hours later: ‘Naked and afraid’
Hundreds remain under evacuation orders in a Midtown NYC high-rise over 24 hours after being forced to flee due to fears of collapse. Hotel guests were among those caught off guard by the order, with one resident describing feeling 'naked and afraid.'
- Massive ‘frozen zone’ around buckling Midtown NYC building leaves throngs out on street — with no idea when they can return
A massive 'frozen zone' surrounds a buckling Midtown NYC building, leaving people stranded outdoors as the evacuation order remains in effect due to ongoing safety risks. Authorities indicate the order will not be lifted soon and will last at least into the night.
- US 250th Independence Day: Trump takes center stage
The US is celebrating its 250th birthday with a fireworks display and military flyovers in the capital. President Donald Trump delivers a late-night address after thunderstorms prompted an evacuation order.
- Stevenson Ranch brush fire threatening homes, evacuation order issued
A brush fire in Stevenson Ranch is threatening homes. An evacuation order has been issued for the area.
- Fire at Camp Pendleton prompts evacuations
A brush fire ignited inside Camp Pendleton on Wednesday morning, threatening structures and prompting an evacuation order. The fire led to the evacuation of the area as authorities responded to the incident.
- Israel orders evacuation of the Lebanese city of Tyre amid bombardment
Israel has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre amid ongoing bombardment. The move escalates military tensions in the region, prompting civilian displacement.
- California chemical tank has cracked causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuate
A malfunctioning chemical tank at an aerospace plant in California has overheated, prompting a state of emergency and the evacuation of 50,000 people due to the risk of a leak or explosion.
- Terrifying map reveals blast radius of chemical tank on the brink of exploding as thousands are ordered to flee their homes
A chemical tank is on the verge of exploding, prompting authorities to release a map showing its potential blast radius. Thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to the imminent threat.
- 40,000 ordered to evacuate in California over chemical explosion threat
40,000 people in California were ordered to evacuate after a chemical explosion threat at an aerospace plant in Garden Grove, where water was sprayed on an overheated tank.