Evacuations underway after chemical leak, fire at Louisiana refinery Friday, August 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Evacuations are underway in a Louisiana town following a chemical leak and a fire at a refinery, officials said.Marathon Petroleum said crews are responding to a release of naphtha -- a flammable liquid that can be used as fuel -- and... Read More.
Evacuations in place as three wildfires burn in eastern Washington state Saturday, August 19 by ABC News(SPOKANE, Wash.) -- Evacuations are in place as three wildfires burn in eastern Washington state, officials said.The largest of the blazes -- known as the Gray Fire, located in and around Medical Lake in Spokane County -- has burned approximately 9,500 acres and is 0%... Read More.
Hawaii wildfires fueled by Hurricane Dora’s winds prompt evacuations Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Ferocious wildfires, whipped by the winds of Hurricane Dora, wreaked havoc in Hawaii, prompting evacuations, rescues and school closures and prompting an emergency proclamation from the acting governor.The proclamation was issued for Hawaii's Maui and Hawaii counties on Tuesday by acting... Read More.
Flash flooding emergencies prompt evacuations in Kentucky, Tennessee Friday, August 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Flash flood emergencies have been issued for parts of western Kentucky and Union City, Tennessee, with residents advised to seek higher ground as half a foot of rain or more is expected in the area.There are reports of numerous roads flooded... Read More.
After weekend of wildfire evacuations, Greece expects hot and dry conditions to continue Monday, July 24 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Mass evacuations continued over the weekend in Rhodes, the popular tourist destination, as wildfires swept toward other villages, cities and tourist destinations throughout Greece.About 19,000 residents and tourists left villages along the southeastern coast of Rhodes, near Kiotari, with some evacuating via... Read More.
Wildfires rage amid heat wave in Greece, prompting evacuations and call for European support Thursday, July 20 by ABC News(LONDON) -- As wildfires swept through the forests of Rhodes on Wednesday, Greek officials warned people in three nearby villages that they should begin to evacuate.The blaze began Tuesday on the island, which is known for its beach resorts, and had by Wednesday "spread... Read More.
Evacuations underway after freight train derails, catches fire in Minnesota Thursday, March 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A freight train derailed in a fiery crash near a small town in Minnesota early Thursday, forcing residents to evacuate as a precaution, officials said.The incident was reported at around 1 a.m. CT. Multiple tankers of a train operated by BNSF... Read More.
“Mother Nature is not happy with us”: Ellen tweets amid evacuations in Montecito Tuesday, January 10 by ABC NewsWith more than 10,000 residents of Montecito, California ordered to evacuate their homes for fear of mudslides, Ellen DeGeneres is urging folks to "stay safe."As winter storms brought flooding rains, the former chat show host was one of the stars who evacuated the area... Read More.
Eruption of Mount Semeru, Indonesia’s tallest volcano, prompts evacuations for thousands living downslope Monday, December 5 by ABC News(LUMAJANG REGENCY, Indonesia) -- Several villages surrounding Mount Semeru, Indonesia's tallest volcano, have been blanketed in ash and soot following its latest eruption.Evacuations were announced Sunday as the 12,060-foot volcano, located in East Java in Indonesia, about 300 miles southeast of the capital Jakarta,... Read More.
Mississippi flooding forces evacuations at assisted living facility Thursday, August 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Torrential rain has pounded Mississippi, sparking flooding and forcing evacuations from an assisted living home and a day care.Dozens of seniors were evacuated Wednesday from the Peach Tree Village assisted living facility in Brandon, Mississippi, just outside of Jackson, after fast-moving... Read More.
Rices Fire leads to evacuations in Nevada, 700 firefighters responding Wednesday, June 29 by ABC News(NEVADA COUNTY, Calif.) -- At least 700 firefighters are battling the Rices Fire in northern California on Wednesday, where hundreds of residents have been evacuated from their homes, officials said.The fire, which has burned 769 acres and is 0% contained as of Wednesday morning,... Read More.
Coastal Fire prompts evacuations, several homes ablaze in Southern California Thursday, May 12 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Several homes were destroyed in Southern California Wednesday night as the Coastal Fire continued to spread.At least 20 homes were burned down in Laguna Niguel and the fire had reached approximately 200 acres, according to the Orange County Fire Authority, which... Read More.