Tag: Evacuations
Tennessee Authorities Dispose Large Box of Dynamite, Prompting Evacuations
Tennessee authorities were busy investigating a dangerous situation that unfolded at a metal recycling business, leading to the evacuation of nearby residents. The discovery of a box containing a significant amount of dynamite sparked...
Wildfires in Southern California: 20,000 Acres Burned, Evacuations Ordered
In Southern California, wildfires have ravaged Kern and San Luis Obispo counties, leading to more than 1,000 evacuations and the temporary closure of Interstate 5 on Sunday night. The blazes have scorched a total...
The Naming Process of Wildfires: A Closer Look
During a devastating wildfire like the Camp fire in 2018, you might wonder how wildfires actually get their names. The naming process of wildfires is not as scientific as you might think. In fact,...
Flash Flooding Causes Evacuations and Rescues in Central Vermont
Heavy rain in central Vermont led to flash flooding and numerous evacuations and rescues overnight, affecting towns that were hit hard by flooding the year before. The storm, which occurred a year after a...
‘California ‘Lake Fire’ Sparks Evacuations, Threatens Neverland Ranch’
A wildfire known as the Lake Fire broke out near Zaca Lake, northeast of Los Olivos, California, on Friday. The fire has already burned over 16,000 acres and is currently not contained at all....
Emergency Rescues in Iowa and South Dakota Due to Severe Flooding
Parts of the Upper Midwest are facing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, leaving more than a million people under flood warnings. In Iowa, cities like Rock Valley are experiencing record-level flooding, leading to...