Tag Archives: Evacuations

Chilean authorities on Sunday issued two evacuation alerts for the southern region of La Araucanía as wildfires raged. At least one person has died. The country’s government said the move aims to protect more than 860,000 people. Chile’s government ordered the evacuation in regions of imminent risk, urging residents to leave their homes and seek refuge in safe areas. It …

Fast-moving floodwaters rose Monday in northeastern Australia after forcing many to flee, blacking out homes, and sweeping away a chunk of a critical bridge. Storms have already dumped more than a metre (39 inches) of rain in two days in parts of Queensland, engulfing homes, businesses and roads in muddy waters, authorities said. Aerial footage showed rural communities surrounded by …

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE Updates: Los Angeles residents in large numbers were on the go after ferocious wildfire set the suburbs of California’s city ablaze. Firefighters arrived at the site on Wednesday to help with rescue operation. The massive blaze triggered by hurricane winds caused panic among the residents, reported AFP. Notably, Los Angeles suburbs are home to many Hollywood …

A fast-moving wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb burned buildings and sparked panic, with thousands ordered to evacuate Tuesday as “life threatening” winds whipped the region. Frightened residents abandoned their cars on one of the only roads in and out of the upscale Pacific Palisades area, fleeing on foot from the 770-acre (310-hectare) blaze engulfing an area crammed with multi-million …