Evacuation

Tsunami risk from volcanic eruption: thousands evacuated

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JAKARTA, ID – A tsunami alert was triggered in Indonesia on Wednesday after the Ruang mountain erupted, sending ash billowing thousands of feet into the air. In response, officials directed more than 11,000 people to evacuate the area immediately. The volcano, located on the northern flank of the Sulawesi island, has witnessed at least five major eruptions in the past day, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation in Indonesia. Consequently, the …

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More than 54 were confirmed killed, and 63 missing in mudslide

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A catastrophic landslide has swept through the gold-mining village of Masara in the southern Philippines province of Davao de Oro, leaving 54 dead and 63 missing, as reported by local authorities this Sunday. The calamity struck after weeks of relentless downpours. The landslide, which occurred late Tuesday night, has impacted the lives of many, including miners and local residents. According to a social media post from the Davao de Oro provincial government, …

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More than 100 missing in a landslide, with 10 confirmed dead

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DAVAO DE ORO, PHILIPPINES – The aftermath of a devastating landslide in the southern Philippine village of Masara continues to unfold as rescue workers uncovered additional casualties on Thursday. The death toll now stands at 11, while the number of individuals unaccounted for has escalated to 110, according to local authorities. The landslide, which struck the gold-mining mountain village in Davao de Oro province on Tuesday evening, resulted in at least 31 residents sustaining injuries. …

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Mysterious shooter opens fire at local gym

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Two individuals, one adult and one juvenile, are currently in hospital after a mystery shooter entered a west-side gym of Indianapolis, shooting randomly and causing widespread panic, leading to an evacuation of the gym. The activity took place around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday as Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were alerted to a purported active shooter at the intersection of W. 38th Street and Shore Drive. Upon reaching the scene, officers …

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State Fair of Texas evacuated after shooting injures three

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DALLAS, TX – Chaos erupted at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Saturday night when a shooting took place. The unexpected gunfire led to the evacuation of the fairgrounds. According to the Dallas Police Department, the incident unfolded around 7:45 p.m. in the fair’s food court. Preliminary investigations suggest that one man fired at another, resulting in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds. Fortunately, the injuries are reported as non-life-threatening, although the precise conditions …

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Active shooter terrorizes Philadelphia neighborhood

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Pittsburgh police are currently responding to an active shooting situation in the Garfield neighborhood, where numerous rounds of gunfire have been reported. The exact number of injuries remains unknown at this time. The incident reportedly escalated into gunfire when law enforcement arrived to serve an eviction notice. As shots continue to be fired, authorities have closed off several roads and are urging residents to stay away. Law enforcement officials have established a media staging area …

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Massive western Canada wildfires forcing tens of thousands to flee towns

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British Columbia is bracing for what fire officials are calling “the most challenging 24 to 48 hours of the summer,” as wildfires that have been wreaking havoc across western Canada are projected to intensify and affect more regions. Since the start of the week, over 370 wildfires have been reported across the province, as per the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). Two particularly destructive wildfires, the Stein Mountain wildfire, first reported on July 12, …

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Wildfires rip across Maui. At least 36 people have been killed.

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A wildfire, intensified by the winds of Hurricane Dora, has caused widespread devastation on the island of Maui in Hawaii. The fire, which began on Wednesday, has resulted in the evacuation of thousands of residents, claimed at least 36 lives, and destroyed parts of the historic town of Lahaina. The blaze, fed by the hurricane located roughly 500 miles to the south, has led to extensive damage. Late Wednesday, Maui County confirmed that the death …

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Maui town engulfed in flames; people forced to flee into the ocean

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Hawaii was engulfed in wildfires on Wednesday, with the historic town of Maui being significantly affected. The fires, propelled by strong winds, resulted in injuries, destroyed businesses, and necessitated evacuations. Some individuals even sought safety in the ocean and were later saved by the Coast Guard. Lahaina Town, a favorite among tourists, was hit hard by the fires. The town’s historic district, a recognized site on the National Register of Historic Places, was not spared. …

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Train derailment in Pennsylvania causes evacuations

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Emergency crews are currently responding to a train derailment in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. The incident occurred early Monday morning, with several cars from a CSX Norfolk Southern train derailing in the vicinity of Stenton Avenue, Flourtown Road, and Joshua Road. While initial reports suggested that hazardous materials were involved, authorities have since confirmed that the only material leaking from the train cars is silicone pellets, which pose no threat to the public. Evacuations were …

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