Evacuation

Landslide forces homes in California to evacuate

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A dozen homes in a Southern California community were forced to evacuate over the weekend due to ground shifting, posing a potential threat of colliding into a nearby canyon. Los Angeles County officials red-tagged and evacuated homes in the Peartree Lane neighborhood in Rolling Hills Estates, displacing 16 people. Disturbing footage shared on social media revealed partially collapsed homes and cracked ground, indicating significant damage. Efforts are underway to provide shelter for the displaced residents …

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Massive volcano erupts forcing thousands to evacuate

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The Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupted explosively on May 4th, 2023, sending fear rippling through nearby communities as it belched a 19,000-foot-high ash column and scorching pyroclastic flow. The ash plumes cast a pall over silent cities and wilds, forcing over 2,000 nearby residents to evacuate. The Fuego volcano is an infamously active volcano in Central America. It typically erupts every four to five years. The most memorable recent eruption took place in 2018 and …

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Shooting breaks out at mall in Delaware

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A shooting at Christiana Mall in Delaware left three people injured and caused an evacuation of the shopping center while police continue their investigation. Delaware State Police have not yet apprehended a suspect in connection with the incident, which occurred in a community near the Pennsylvania border. Delaware State Police confirmed that three victims sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Authorities have assured the public that there are …

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Chemical leak at warehouse leads to evacuation and shelter in place orders

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Early on Saturday, a shelter in place order was imposed after a chemical leak in a warehouse in west Harris County, Texas. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office reported a leak from an overhead refrigeration line in the 800,000-square-foot warehouse located in the 23600 block of Colonial Parkway. Hazmat crews were called to the scene and about 10 to 12 people who were working on the line at the time of the leak were evacuated …

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