evacuations
Coverage of evacuations in the Nexus archive.
- Severe flash flooding triggers evacuations in Naalehu, Waiohinu
Severe flash flooding has impacted communities located in Naalehu and Waiohinu on the Big Island. These dangerous conditions necessitated evacuations, while also triggering search-and-rescue operations due to widespread home inundations.
- Fuego volcano activity that triggered evacuations in Guatemala is decreasing, but risks remain
Activity at Guatemala's Fuego volcano, which triggered evacuations, is gradually decreasing according to authorities. However, risks remain despite the decline in volcanic activity.
- Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil
A massive fire at a chemical factory in Brazil has caused evacuations. The incident is ongoing and impacting the local area.
- Gann Fire grows to 3,700 acres as fast-moving flames force evacuations to expand
The Gann Fire in Calaveras County, northern California, has burned 3,700 acres. Firefighters are battling the flames as evacuations expand.
- Evacuations ordered as Guatemala volcano erupts
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted Monday, prompting an orange alert and evacuations near the site of the 2018 eruption. The event has led to immediate safety measures in the region.
- Fires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations
Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures, including homes and businesses, and forced 60,000 evacuations, according to authorities.
- Spokane wildfires force over 60K to evacuate; hundreds of homes burn
Wildfires in the Spokane area rapidly escalated into massive conflagrations, forcing over 60,000 people to evacuate their homes. Hundreds of homes were destroyed in the fires.
- Okanagan Lake wildfire doubles in size as new evacuations ordered across B.C.
The Bradley Creek wildfire in B.C.'s North Okanagan has more than doubled in size from 10 to 26 square kilometres since Saturday, prompting new evacuations. The B.C. Wildfire Service reported the growth.
- Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
Wildfires in Washington state have spread across over 250,000 acres, prompting widespread evacuations and power outages. State officials reported the impact of the fires on communities and infrastructure.
- Spain eases evacuations as France battles fresh wildfires amid new heatwave
Thousands of evacuees in Spain were allowed home as firefighters made progress against major wildfires, while France faced new outbreaks and high temperatures, highlighting a broader wildfire crisis in southern Europe.
- Gas line rupture in San Rafael prompts evacuations
A gas line rupture in San Rafael led to evacuations and shelter-in-place orders as authorities issued a community alert at 9:37 a.m. Residents near West America Bank at 1108 are affected.
- Macron calls crisis meeting as monster wildfires drive 250,000 from their homes
President Macron called a crisis meeting amid uncontrolled wildfires in France that have forced over 250,000 people to flee their homes. The largest blaze in Gironde showed signs of slowing, while Spain also faced wildfires with 76,000 evacuations.
- Wildfires keep southwest France on edge: Evacuations top 200,000
Wildfires in southwest France have led to over 200,000 evacuations, keeping the region on edge. FRANCE 24 reporter Luke Shrago has provided further information on the situation.
- Europe battling multiple fire fronts, threatening major cities in unprecedented conditions
Wildfires burned out of control in France and Spain under 'unprecedented conditions,' with strong winds fueling multiple fire fronts that threatened major cities. Over 300,000 people were evacuated from their homes.
- Live: France evacuates 55,000 more as Bordeaux fires worsen
Over 300,000 people fled wildfires in France and Spain as worsening conditions forced additional evacuations, including 55,000 near Bordeaux. Fire-generated whirlwinds intensified blazes in France, while Spain faced expanding fires near Madrid.
- More than 260K forced to flee amid European wildfires: What to know
More than 260,000 people have been forced to flee due to wildfires in southwest Europe, with over 250,000 evacuated in France and Spain. No deaths have been reported, but strong winds and extreme heat have accelerated the fires.
- Georgia Toffolo reveals she and husband James Watt fled Cap Ferret by boat just hours before the French tourist spot was hit by 'distressing' wildfires which have forced 40,000 to evacuate
Georgia Toffolo and her husband James Watt escaped Cap Ferret by boat hours before wildfires forced 40,000 evacuations in the French tourist area. The wildfires caused 'distressing' conditions, prompting large-scale evacuations.
- France deploying massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on wildfire, after nearly 200,000 evacuations
France is using massive cargo aircraft to drop flame retardants on a wildfire following nearly 200,000 evacuations. The action is part of efforts to contain the fire, which has forced widespread displacement.
- Wildfire leads to evacuations in some suburbs of the French city of Bordeaux
Authorities evacuated parts of Bordeaux's western suburbs, including its airport, due to a wildfire fueled by high temperatures and climate change. Over 200,000 people were evacuated in southwestern France and central Spain as uncontrolled flames forced residents to flee, with some escaping by boat along the Atlantic coast.
- Wildfires hound Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco
Deadly forest fires have been raging across Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia for over a week, fueled by an ongoing heatwave, dry conditions, and strong winds. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blazes, which have burned vast areas and forced evacuations.
- Video shows Miami-Dade Transit bus crash into building in Miami Beach
A Miami-Dade Transit bus crashed into a building in Miami Beach just after 4 a.m. Monday near 86th Street and Harding Avenue, damaging gas pipes and causing evacuations. Two people were hospitalized for respiratory issues related to the gas leak, and crews shut down several streets to repair the leak.
- Massive wildfire in norCal explodes to California’s biggest this year
A wildfire in northern California, initially 4,000 acres, has grown to over 30,000 acres, becoming the state's largest fire this year and prompting mass evacuations in Lassen County. The Biscar Fire has forced evacuations across more than 300 square miles.
- Live updates: Flash Flood Emergency in Texas turns fatal
A flash flood emergency in Texas has led to a shelter-in-place order in Kerrville, with heavy rain causing evacuations early Thursday morning.
- Texas flooding surges from huge rainstorms as rescuers pull people from rising waters
Texas is experiencing severe flooding in southwest regions due to heavy rainstorms, prompting evacuations. Rescuers are actively retrieving residents from rising waters as authorities urge people to evacuate.
- Evacuations as landslide threatens Indian village, construction firm blamed
A landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains in the Indian hill town of Shimla has forced evacuations. A construction firm is blamed for the incident.
- Typhoon Bavi: China, Taiwan and Japan face disruption after 17 killed in Philippines
Typhoon Bavi caused widespread disruption across China, Taiwan, and Japan, including mass evacuations, power outages, and deadly landslides in the Philippines that killed 17 people.
- Summit Fire sparks urgent warning as it spews toxic smoke, forces evacuations
The Summit Fire, an uncontrolled wildfire in northern LA County, is spewing toxic smoke and prompting evacuation orders as officials issue smoke advisories for residents.
- Rapidly growing wildfire in Los Angeles County prompts evacuations in remote high desert
A fast-spreading wildfire in Los Angeles County's remote high desert prompted evacuation orders in a sparsely populated area on Friday afternoon.
- Wildfire in Antelope Valley burns at least 1,600 acres, prompts evacuations
A brush fire ignited in the Antelope Valley community of Llano on Friday during mid-90-degree temperatures, burning 1,300 acres. The wildfire has prompted evacuations in the area.
- Disney World's storm of summer horrors! Terrifying 50ft log flume accidents, fires and evacuations spark mass panic: 'Truly insane that he is still alive'
Disney World experienced a series of incidents during the summer, including a 50ft log flume accident, fires, evacuations, and mass panic. A survivor's miraculous condition was highlighted in the report.
- Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, some evacuations lifted
An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.
- Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, some evacuations lifted
An under-construction Manhattan high-rise that had columns buckled was stabilized, leading to some evacuations being lifted.
- Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, some evacuations lifted
An under-construction Manhattan high-rise that was at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday. Some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted following the stabilization.
- 'Unstable' highrise in New York City prompts evacuations
An unstable highrise under construction in New York City caused columns to buckle and bricks to fall into the street during Tuesday morning rush hour. The structure remained unstable and moving, leading to evacuations of nearby buildings.
- More evacuations ordered as Willow Fire near Leadville grows to nearly 4K acres
The Willow Fire in Lake County near Leadville has expanded to nearly 4,000 acres, leading to additional evacuations on Sunday morning.
- More evacuations ordered as Willow Fire near Leadville grows to nearly 4K acres
The Willow Fire in Lake County near Leadville has expanded to nearly 4,000 acres, leading to additional evacuations on Sunday morning. Authorities ordered more evacuations as the fire continues to grow.
- Wildfire anxiety mounts amid fast-moving blazes and repeat evacuations
Wildfire anxiety is increasing due to fast-moving blazes and repeated evacuations. A fire scientist from the University of Colorado, Boulder, warns of extreme fire behavior.
- 'Powerlessness of situation': Aspen Acres Fire forces Bishop Castle family to evacuate
The Aspen Acres Fire is spreading across Southern Colorado, causing evacuations and posing a threat to the Bishop Castle area. The situation has been described as 'powerlessness of situation' as the Bishop Castle family is forced to evacuate.
- Extreme fire behavior expected as Aspen Acres Fire continues to spread
The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres with 0% containment, prompting evacuations and road closures. Updates highlight extreme fire behavior and ongoing efforts to monitor the situation.
- Dry, windy conditions fuel explosive wildfire growth across western US
Wildfire activity intensified across the western United States over the weekend due to strong winds and dry conditions, leading to evacuations in multiple areas.