Elderly, disabled were left stranded during L.A. fires as evacuation plans broke down
The death of 17 people in Altadena during the Eaton fire has highlighted L.A. County’s struggle to plan for the evacuation of ...
‘It will not be survivable’: Lake Tahoe could be a deathtrap during major wildfires
Evacuating the Tahoe basin in summer could take 14 hours, and 99% of properties are at risk — yet new resorts are being built ...
The Weather Channel on MSN8d
Weather Words: Spot Fires
Embers from wildfires can be lofted and carried by the strong winds, landing several miles away. This can ignite a brand new ...
Columbus Dispatch15d
Oklahoma wildfires: 8 things you can do right now to prepare for a fire evacuation
Having an emergency plan, knowing evacuation routes, and preparing a "go-bag" with essentials is crucial. Staying informed about fire warnings through local authorities and reliable news sources ...
KOAT Albuquerque15d
Evacuation orders lifted as fire crews work to contain Mogote Hill Fire
The evacuation site located at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center will close Saturday at 2 p.m. Fire crews have made significant progress with the Mogote Hill Fire in Mora County. The New Mexico ...
Al Jazeera English15d
Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver
More than 170 passengers and six crew were evacuated after the engine of an American Airlines jet – outbound from Colorado Springs – caught fire on landing in Denver. The incident unfolded on ...
CBS News18d
Evacuation warning issued for Hollywood Hills residents near Sunset Fire
Ahead of the rainy weather, Los Angeles officials issued an evacuation warning for Hollywood Hills homes near the Sunset Fire burn scar. Residents like Reno Muren began preparing their belongings ...
Indiatimes18d
Opened fire, blew up track: How BLA militants hijacked train in Pakistan's Balochistan
A passenger train in Balochistan, Pakistan, was attacked by separatist militants, injuring the driver and resulting in a hostage situation involving over 100 passengers. The Baloch Liberation Army ...
Los Angeles Times18d
Back-to-back L.A. storms force evacuation warnings, raise threat of brief tornados and mudslides
Back-to-back storms hitting Southern California this week have triggered evacuation warnings for some areas burned in the January firestorms, with the potential for wild weather and falling snow ...
News918d
Evacuation order for Jennings due to fire, hazardous material concern
The evacuation order remains in effect as of Tuesday night while firefighters try to get the fire under control. There are no burn bans in place, but firefighters say to be careful if you're ...
NBC Los Angeles18d
Evacuation orders set for Eaton Fire area in Sierra Madre due to winter storm
Evacuation orders were issued in the San Gabriel Valley community of Sierra Madre ahead of a strong winter storm that will bring periods of rain through Friday. The orders will go into effect ...
The Post-Crescent18d
Fire in Little Chute hotel forces an evacuation on Monday
LITTLE CHUTE — A fire broke out in the mechanic room of a Little Chute hotel on Monday night. Fire officials were dispatched around 7 p.m. to the Country Inn and Suites, 130 Patriot Drive.