evacuations
Coverage of evacuations in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- ‘Like a dead body’: after warehouse fire, LA residents say air thick with smell of rotting food
A week-long warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, near downtown Los Angeles, caused a state of emergency and evacuations due to poor air quality. The fire destroyed half of the warehouse's 85 million pounds of frozen food, leaving 40 million pounds to rot.
- Woodbury crash: Driver crashes into multiple townhomes, causing gas leak
A driver crashed into multiple townhomes in Woodbury, causing a gas line to rupture and leading to evacuations. The incident resulted in damaged townhomes and a gas leak.
- Ukraine hits Moscow in its largest attack in years, sparking fires and evacuations
Ukraine launched a large attack on Moscow, resulting in fires and evacuations. This marks the largest such attack in years.
- Wind-driven wildfire in Spokane prompts evacuations, destroys structures
A 352-acre wind-driven wildfire in Spokane, Washington caused evacuations and destroyed structures. A multi-agency response was deployed to address the fire.
- Thick black smoke rises from fire at California medical equipment warehouse – video
A fire at a medical equipment warehouse in northern California caused evacuations of nearby facilities. Fire crews attempted to control the blaze, which produced thick black smoke, while the company confirmed all on-site personnel were accounted for, though the cause remains unclear.
- Fire at medical equipment warehouse in California prompts evacuations at nearby warehouses
A fire at a medical equipment warehouse east of San Francisco has sent thick black smoke into the sky and prompted evacuations of nearby warehouses. The incident is located in California and affected surrounding facilities.
- Fire at medical equipment warehouse in California prompts evacuations at nearby warehouses
A fire at a medical equipment warehouse in Northern California caused thick black smoke and led to evacuations of nearby facilities as authorities worked to control the blaze.
- FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
Federal authorities, including the FBI, are seizing evidence at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, leading to the evacuation of 50,000 residents. The incident occurred at the facility, prompting a search warrant to be served on Wednesday.
- Aerospace company’s payout over toxic tank leak won’t cut it, SoCal leaders fume
An aerospace company's payout following a toxic tank leak has failed to satisfy Southern California leaders, who criticized the incident for causing community hardship and endangering first responders. The evacuations linked to the leak were described as dangerous and volatile.
- West Altadena rescue came nearly 4 hours before evacuations ordered, 911 records show
Newly-released 911 records from the Eaton fire show Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies were aware of an escalating fire threat in west Altadena and reported it, but critical information did not trigger earlier evacuation alerts. A rescue in west Altadena occurred nearly four hours before official evacuations were ordered.
- Industry was warned for years about chemical 'runaway' dangers. Then came near-catastrophe in O.C.
A failing tank containing 7,000 gallons of a highly reactive chemical at a Garden Grove aerospace plant triggered 50,000 evacuations and nearly caused a catastrophic explosion. The incident highlights long-standing warnings about chemical 'runaway' dangers in the industry.
- Garden Grove's chemical crisis: Thousands flee as conditions worsen at damaged tank
A failing chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Orange County caused mass evacuations as firefighters worked to prevent a potential MMA blast. Rising temperatures at the damaged tank heightened fears of a catastrophic explosion.
- SoCal shelters at breaking point as toxic chemical leak forces 40,000 evacuations over explosion threat
Southern California shelters are overcrowded as 40,000 Orange County residents evacuate due to a toxic chemical leak posing an explosion risk. The crisis has forced evacuees to seek shelter amid concerns about harmful chemicals falling from the sky.
- Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California
A failing chemical tank in Southern California forced thousands to evacuate, but firefighters managed to lower the tank’s temperature, providing crews more time to stabilize the situation.
- Orange County chemical leak: Evacuations, closures, shelters
A failing tank in Garden Grove, Orange County, holding toxic chemicals has led to major evacuations, closures, and shelter-in-place orders. Authorities are responding to the incident to ensure public safety and mitigate environmental risks.
- Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations
A third Ukrainian strike has hit a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse, prompting evacuations for nearby residents. Efforts are ongoing to contain an oil spill caused by earlier strikes.
- Firefighters brace for 'dynamic' changes as Georgia wildfires continue to spread
Firefighters in Georgia are preparing for unpredictable changes as wildfires continue to spread. Fire safety officials have urged residents to remain cautious and ready for potential evacuations.
- Eye Opener: Multiple wildfires force evacuations in Southeast
Multiple wildfires have caused evacuations and destroyed homes in Georgia, while the Trump administration is discussing a potential bailout for Spirit Airlines.
- Dozens of homes destroyed as Georgia wildfires force evacuations
Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundreds of evacuations. The fires are causing significant destruction and displacement in the region.
- A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries
An explosion at a Texas natural gas or oil well site triggered a large fire and evacuations, but authorities confirmed no injuries. The incident led to immediate evacuations as emergency responders managed the blaze.