evacuation orders
Coverage of evacuation orders in the Nexus archive.
- Volcano Fire: Brush fire near Murrieta prompts evacuation orders
Firefighters are combating a brush fire near Murrieta, which has led to evacuation orders. The incident, named the Volcano Fire, is currently being addressed by emergency responders.
- New evacuation orders after "significant growth" on Colorado wildfire
Authorities overseeing the Willow Fire west of Leadville in Colorado issued new evacuation and pre-evacuation orders after the wildfire grew by nearly 1,000 acres in 24 hours.
- ‘Like a dead body’: after warehouse fire, LA residents say air thick with smell of rotting food
A week-long fire at a Boyle Heights warehouse in Los Angeles spoiled tens of millions of pounds of frozen food, prompting a state of emergency and evacuation orders. The blaze, which emitted thick black smoke and worsened air quality, left approximately 40 million pounds of food to rot after firefighters extinguished the flames. Cleanup efforts are ongoing.
- Japan cancels flights as nation braces for 2 tropical storms
Japan has canceled flights as two tropical storms converge above the country, prompting officials to issue landslide warnings and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of people.
- Upriver Fire in Washington has burned more than 220 acres
The Upriver Fire in Spokane, Washington, has burned over 220 acres and is 10% contained. Firefighters are addressing the rapidly growing fire, with KHQ’s Belle Lewis reporting on evacuation orders and local wind conditions.
- Wildfire in Washington State Prompts Evacuation Orders
A wildfire in Spokane, Washington State, has prompted evacuation orders. Smoke from the fire is billowing in the area.
- Fire near Palmdale burns 200 acres, triggers evacuation orders
A fire near Palmdale burned 200 acres and triggered evacuation orders. Los Angeles County firefighters contained 22% of the fire as of Saturday night.
- Fire near Palmdale burns 200 acres, triggers evacuation orders
A fire near Palmdale burned 200 acres and triggered evacuation orders. Los Angeles County firefighters contained approximately 22% of the fire as of Saturday night.
- Brush fire burning near Palmdale triggers evacuation orders, warnings for nearby residents
A brush fire burning near Palmdale on Saturday triggered evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents. The fire prompted authorities to issue evacuation orders and warnings for the affected area.
- Massive 23,000-acre wildfire erupts across Nebraska as residents are urged to evacuate
A massive 23,000-acre wildfire has erupted in Nebraska, prompting mandatory evacuations. As of Thursday morning, 22 buildings and 95 people are under evacuation orders.
- Will Israel's troops take over more of southern Lebanon?
Locals in southern Lebanese towns and cities have been displaced due to evacuation orders from Israel's military. They now fear Israel may occupy their homes permanently or continue expanding its invasion.
- All evacuation orders lifted for residents near chemical tank in Garden Grove
All evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday night after authorities confirmed the threat from a leaking chemical tank in Garden Grove was eliminated. Orange County Fire Authority stated there is no remaining risk of fire, explosion, or public danger, with crews monitoring the GKN Aerospace facility.
- All evacuation orders lifted after explosion at California chemical tank is averted
Evacuation orders were lifted after an explosion at a chemical tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, was averted. The incident occurred on May 24, 2026, with water being sprayed on the storage tanks to prevent further escalation.
- All evacuation orders lifted in O.C. chemical crisis. No public danger remains, officials say
All evacuation orders in Orange County have been lifted following a chemical tank crisis. Officials confirmed no remaining danger to the public, allowing approximately 50,000 evacuees to return home safely.
- Crack in California chemical tank averts ‘catastrophic’ blast but thousands remain evacuated
A crack in an overheated chemical tank in California's Orange County averted a catastrophic explosion but left 16,000 residents still evacuated as crews work to neutralize the damaged tank. The incident initially forced 50,000 people to evacuate near Garden Grove, with most returning after the crack formed over Memorial Day weekend.
- Chemical Tank in California Cools, Eliminating Risk of Explosion
The risk of a catastrophic explosion at a chemical tank near Los Angeles has been averted, but approximately 16,000 people remain under evacuation orders due to lingering risks.
- Where Orange County evacuees can find assistance amid Garden Grove chemical leak incident
Approximately 50,000 residents in Orange County remain under evacuation orders following a toxic chemical leak at the GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems facility in Garden Grove. The incident, caused by an overheated 34,000-gallon methyl methacrylate tank, began venting vapors on Thursday afternoon, prompting a HAZMAT crisis.
- Officials say possible crack in unstable chemical tank may relieve pressure at aerospace plant
Officials at a Southern California aerospace plant discovered a possible crack in an unstable chemical tank containing methyl methacrylate, which may be relieving pressure and altering the response strategy. Over 40,000 residents remain under evacuation orders as Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency amid fears of a catastrophic explosion.
- 40,000 people under evacuation orders in California amid chemical tank leak
Authorities in Southern California are working to prevent an explosion from a leaking chemical storage tank, leading to evacuation orders for approximately 40,000 people. The hazardous chemical, used in plastic part production, poses a significant risk to public safety.
- Thousands under evacuation orders in Southern California amid threat of chemical explosion
Thousands of people in Southern California are under evacuation orders due to concerns that a tank containing toxic chemicals at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove may explode. Authorities in Orange County have stated they cannot control the valves on the tank.
- Garden Grove tank hazmat: What to know about chemical leak health risks
Thousands of residents in Orange County are under evacuation orders following a chemical leak at a Garden Grove aerospace facility. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, involved a 34,000-gallon tank containing methyl methacrylate that overheated and released vapors.
- 40,000 people under evacuation orders after a chemical tank leak in Southern California
Approximately 40,000 people were placed under evacuation orders after a chemical tank overheated at an aerospace plant in Garden Grove, California on May 22, 2026. Water was sprayed on the tank to mitigate the situation.
- Crews make progress on Vista fire in Lake Elsinore; evacuations lifted
Firefighters made progress on the Vista fire in Lake Elsinore, leading to the lifting of evacuation orders. Approximately 300 personnel were deployed to combat the wildfire, which started in a dry brushy area on Friday.