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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

So caring': man mourns wife and children killed buying snacks amid Thailand-Cambodia clashes

Komsan and his wife, Rungrat, went to fetch eight-year-old Pongsapak and 14-year-old Taksatorn from school. They were heading home to collect the children's grandparents when a rocket hit.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Austria: ICE train passengers stuck for 6 hours in tunnel DW 07/27/2025

Passengers were trapped for over six hours in a dark, hot tunnel due to a power failure on the ICE train.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Austria: ICE train passengers stuck in for 6 hours in tunnel DW 07/27/2025

400 passengers were evacuated from a stranded ICE train in a tunnel near Vienna after a power failure.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

They are still discovering bodies in Altadena 6 months after fire. Are there other victims?

Officials confirmed the presence of human remains in the only uncleared lot on La Venezia Court, where 74-year-old Juan Francisco Espinoza had lived alone with his dogs.
Los Angeles
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Thailand-Cambodian clashes force 100,000 into shelters on Thai border

Escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia forces over 100,000 people to evacuate to makeshift shelters.
#wildfire
Europe news
fromeuronews
4 weeks ago

Crete wildfire causes evacuations of hotels and homes

A wildfire on Crete has led to multiple evacuations, destruction of property, and significant challenges for firefighters due to strong winds.
#gaza
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A grim lottery: as Israel bombs hospitals, some Gaza children are granted rare exit permits

The evacuation from Gaza illustrates the dire medical crisis and urgent need for treatment outside war-torn regions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Map: Butler Fire grows by 40% over weekend, more evacuations in Siskiyou County

The Butler Fire grew to 17,116 acres and is only 6% contained, prompting additional evacuations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Syria evacuates Bedouins from clashes-hit Suwayda as shaky ceasefire holds

The Syrian government is evacuating hundreds of Bedouin families trapped inside the southern city of Suwayda, where a fragile ceasefire is holding after Druze and Bedouin fighters fought for a week.
World news
#iceland
#wildfires
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Canada news

Wildfires unleash thousands of evacuations in Canada and 'unhealthy' air quality in these U.S. states

Canada news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Wildfires unleash thousands of evacuations in Canada and 'unhealthy' air quality in these U.S. states

Over 25,000 Canadian residents have been evacuated due to active wildfires, with air quality deteriorating across regions.
Canada news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Two people killed in wildfire in central Canadian province of Manitoba

Two people were killed in Manitoba amidst a massive wildfire crisis, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Palestinian who worked for EU in Gaza accuses Brussels of abandoning' him after office closed

A former EU employee in Gaza appeals for intervention after being abandoned without rights or options following evacuation during conflict.
#explosion
#crete
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Fireworks warehouse explodes, sets off wildfire in Northern California

Fireworks explosion in Northern California sparked a wildfire, causing evacuations and investigation into the incident.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Explosion at California fireworks warehouse forcing evacuations caught on video

A fireworks warehouse in Northern California exploded, leading to evacuations and large fires.
Travel
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Amid rockets and missiles, Birthright trips to Israel adapt to conflict

Participants of the Birthright trip faced a missile crisis, leading to an evacuation via cruise ship to Cyprus, but maintained a positive spirit.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

The U.S. begins evacuating nonessential diplomats from Israel amid escalating tensions with Iran.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

U.S. Jews fleeing Israel-Iran hostilities to fly home in Florida-backed airlift

Nearly 1,500 Jewish-Americans were evacuated from Israel to Cyprus due to conflict, aided by flights arranged by Florida.
#iran
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Belfast shopping centre evacuated with Fire and Rescue Service attending the scene

CastleCourt shopping centre in Belfast has been evacuated, with the reason currently unknown.
UK news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Thousands flee Tehran as hostilities with Israel continue

Tehran is experiencing a mass evacuation due to intensified conflict with Israel, amid official claims that the situation remains under control.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Israel urges evacuation of Tehran and bombs Iranian television

The Israeli army has issued an urgent order for citizens of Tehran to evacuate immediately due to planned air strikes, a move deemed illegal under international law.
UK news
US news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

US partially pulls embassy staff from Iraq as tensions rise

US orders partial evacuation of non-essential staff from Middle East embassies due to heightened security concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Wind-driven Ranch fire in Apple Valley sparks evacuation order

A fire that started in Apple Valley has prompted evacuation orders for areas from Milpas Drive to High Road as it rapidly expands.
California
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Crews respond to 4-alarm fire in SF's Richmond District affecting 5 multi-unit buildings

A 4-alarm fire in San Francisco's Richmond District affected five buildings and led to the evacuation of over 30 residents.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Guatemala's Volcano of Fire' sends ash, lava flowing as hundreds flee

Evacuations ordered as Volcan de Fuego erupts, affecting surrounding communities and causing serious air quality and navigation issues.
#world-war-ii
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Chancellor Merz on first trip to Washington DW 06/04/2025

Cologne faces one of the largest evacuations in postwar history due to the discovery of WWII bombs.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Cologne sees largest evacuation for bomb defusal since 1945

Cologne has launched its largest WWII bomb evacuation since 1945, affecting over 20,000 residents in preparation for a defusal operation.
#cologne
Germany news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

German city evacuates 20,000 after unexploded World War II bombs are found

Cologne is evacuating 20,500 residents due to unexploded WWII bombs, marking the city's largest evacuation since the war.
Germany news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

German city evacuates 20,000 after unexploded World War II bombs are found

Cologne is evacuating 20,500 residents due to unexploded WWII bombs, marking the city's largest evacuation since the war.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Merz prepares to meet Trump on US trip DW 06/04/2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's inaugural visit to the US includes discussions with President Trump on key international issues, amidst a significant evacuation operation in Cologne.
Germany news
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Bluewater apologises after part of shopping centre evacuated' due to false alarm

Bluewater Shopping Centre mistakenly evacuated part of the complex due to a false fire alarm and has apologised for the disruption.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Swiss communities on alert after massive landslide DW 05/30/2025

We ask residents to make personal preparations so that they can leave their homes as quickly as possible," the municipalities of Steg-Hohtenn and Gampel-Bratsch in the Lotschental valley posted on their website late Thursday.
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A Swiss village is buried after a glacier collapses in the Alps

The damage is considerable. A local river has been blocked, and a lake is forming. The challenge lies in the behavior of this accumulation of water and the Lonza River.
US news
#manitoba
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago
Canada news

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Canada news

Canada: Thousands evacuate Manitoba as wildfires rage DW 05/29/2025

Manitoba declares a state of emergency as 17,000 residents evacuate due to wildfires, marking unprecedented evacuation levels.
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Canada: Thousands evacuate Manitoba as wildfires rage DW 05/29/2025

Manitoba declares a state of emergency as 17,000 residents evacuate due to wildfires, marking unprecedented evacuation levels.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Cows airlifted as Swiss village evacuated over rockslide fears

The village of Blatten was evacuated due to unstable terrain detected above, ensuring safety for residents and livestock.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Children evacuated from Swindon school after threats of suspicious package'

Lydiard Academy in Swindon was evacuated due to a suspected bomb threat, with no reported injuries.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Fire alarm evacuates TD Garden after Celtics' loss to Knicks

Fire alarm went off tonight post game. The cause of the fire alarm is currently under investigation.
Boston Celtics
#berkeley
#earthquake
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Chile issues tsunami alert over 7.4 Drake Passage earthquake DW 05/02/2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Chile, prompting evacuations and a tsunami warning.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Earthquake in Drake Passage prompts tsunami warning in Chile DW 05/02/2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Chile's coast prompted tsunami warnings and evacuations in the Magallanes region, with no reports of damage or injuries.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Chile issues tsunami alert over 7.4 Drake Passage earthquake DW 05/02/2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Chile, prompting evacuations and a tsunami warning.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Earthquake in Drake Passage prompts tsunami warning in Chile DW 05/02/2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Chile's coast prompted tsunami warnings and evacuations in the Magallanes region, with no reports of damage or injuries.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Photos: A look back at the fall of Saigon and the final days of the Vietnam War

The fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War and the South Vietnamese government.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Will Germany renege on pledges to take in Afghans? DW 04/29/2025

Germany's commitment to evacuate Afghans at risk is uncertain, with no planned flights on the horizon despite previous promises.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Americans Fled Vietnam 50 Years Ago. I Visited the Buildings They Left Behind.

It was very chaotic, only people in the building could go.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist's Attack

I woke up to yelling in the hallway. A few seconds later, there was a bang on the door. It was just after 2 a.m., and a state trooper in the hallway of our private living quarters at the governor's residence said there was a fire in the building. We needed to evacuate immediately.
SF politics
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Gas odor prompts University of Miami to close a science building, officials say

Cox Science Building evacuated due to gas or chemical odor, no injuries reported.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Woburn courthouse evacuated after gas mask-wearing man allegedly uses pepper spray indoors

The male suspect arrived at the courthouse for a case that originated approximately one year ago out of Stoneham, Woburn Chief of Police Robert F. Rufo told Boston.com in an email.
Boston food
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Tear gas attack at Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland injures 46 DW 04/13/2025

More than 1,000 visitors were evacuated from Miniatur Wunderland due to a gas leak incident.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

American flight evacuated after smoke in cabin; video shows passengers on wing

"American Airlines said the plane experienced a 'maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta. All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal.'"},{
Atlanta Falcons
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Gatwick Airport evacuated after fire alarm sparks passenger chaos

The North Terminal was evacuated this morning following a fire alarm activation. The terminal is now back open and evacuated passengers have been processed back through security as quickly as possible.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Hayes resident describes explosion and raging substation fire as hundreds evacuated

A huge explosion caused a fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, resulting in evacuations and power outages.
#notting-hill
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Video. Russia strikes medical facility in Sumy , dozens of patients evacuated

At least 147 patients were evacuated after a Russian attack struck a medical facility in Sumy, Ukraine, causing significant damage to the building and a nearby children's hospital.
US news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

People return home after bomb squad called to 'wartime ordnance' in Dartford

We first discovered it as we were digging to start putting up a fence. I thought it was a tin bath or something until we brushed some soil off it and see what shape it was.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Man arrested after King's Cross station evacuated due to suspicious item'

King's Cross station was evacuated during rush hour due to a security alert involving a suspicious item and a subsequent arrest.
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Imperial War Museum evacuated after man brings in WWII military items

A WWII military item brought to the Imperial War Museum led to its temporary evacuation while police assessed the situation.
#guatemala
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Strong eruption' of volcano in Guatemala forces evacuations

A significant eruption of the Fuego volcano prompted evacuation of nearly 1,000 residents in Guatemala due to serious safety concerns.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Strong eruption' of volcano in Guatemala forces evacuations

A significant eruption of the Fuego volcano prompted evacuation of nearly 1,000 residents in Guatemala due to serious safety concerns.
Toronto
fromwww.toronto.com
4 months ago

UPDATE: Several schools evacuated following bomb threats in Toronto

Multiple Toronto schools evacuated due to bomb threats, with police conducting safety checks.
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