#evacuation

#evacuation

Residents evacuated in South Yorkshire due to suspicious items found, leading to road closures and disruption. [ more ]

Concerns for man's welfare led to three-day standoff with 15kg gas canister inside the home.

Residents evacuated, some seeking refuge at Catford Salvation Army, while police attempt to engage with the man. [ more ]

A gas explosion near a primary school in Greater Manchester led to the evacuation of the school and serious injuries to a woman in her 70s.

Emergency services responded to the explosion, ensuring the safety of the affected individuals and advising residents to stay away from the scene. [ more ]

The firefighters are tackling a huge blaze in a three-storey residential block. Around 80 firefighters and 12 engines are on site, and 20 individuals were evacuated with some treated for smoke inhalation. [ more ]

Large fire at a block of flats in Tooting, involving 2 flats and part of the roof, with 20 people evacuated and some treated for smoke inhalation. [ more ]

The California Capitol Annex Swing Space in Sacramento was evacuated due to a suspicious package, which was later confirmed as not containing dangerous substances. [ more ]

Authorities warn of Parker Lake Wildfire threatening Fort Nelson, BC. [ more ]

New South Wales Police urge public to avoid area after stabbing incident at busy shopping centre [ more ]

Over 100,000 people evacuated in Russia and Kazakhstan due to flooding.

Rising rivers and dam collapse lead to a state of emergency, with people seeking assistance and protesting for compensation. [ more ]

One child hospitalized after chemical spill incident in Bexleyheath. [ more ]

Fire broke out at a metal technology factory in Berlin, prompting evacuation and precautionary measures. [ more ]

Firefighters in Brooklyn battled a two-alarm fire, with over a hundred personnel using four hose lines to control the blaze.

Residents, including a toddler and dogs, were evacuated from the building as firefighters tackled the fire. [ more ]

Chemical incident at a soft drinks factory in East Ham led to evacuations and a 100-metre hazard zone set up by 40 firefighters.

Monitoring sweep post-evacuation found no elevated readings of chemical substances in the area. [ more ]

Firefighters responded to a smoke logging incident in a central London building near Sloane Square.

Around 50 people evacuated from the building, with road closures and a 25-metre cordon in place for safety measures. [ more ]

Fire breaks out in a flat in Wembley

Building and surrounding buildings evacuated [ more ]

Australia and New Zealand to send government planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia due to deadly riots. [ more ]

Eilat's tourism industry has suffered as a result of the war with Hamas, with vacationers fleeing and airlines canceling flights to Israel.

Many Israelis who were evacuated due to the conflict have sought refuge in Eilat, leading to a doubled population and filled hotels. [ more ]

Over a dozen residents lost homes after a two-alarm fire in Brooklyn. [ more ]

FDNY fights fire in Brooklyn building. [ more ]

Three buildings in Brooklyn evacuated due to unstable facade

More than a dozen people relocated by Red Cross [ more ]

Australia and New Zealand are evacuating citizens from New Caledonia due to violence following controversial electoral reforms in the French South Pacific territory. [ more ]

New Caledonia unrest leads to evacuation of citizens.

Foreign leaders address healthcare and migration issues. [ more ]

King's Cross station was evacuated due to a flare being set off, causing a temporary closure for about an hour. [ more ]

Oxford Circus station in London evacuated due to fire alert during rush hour.

Transport for London quickly resolved the issue and station services resumed. [ more ]

London's Oxford Circus Tube station was evacuated due to a fire alert caused by an overheated escalator during the morning rush hour.

The incident was resolved by London Fire Brigade within an hour, with valid tickets being accepted on London Buses and Bakerloo/Victoria lines operating normally. [ more ]

The old stock exchange building in Copenhagen, a significant historical site, suffered a partial collapse due to a fire, leading to the evacuation of surrounding buildings and removal of valuable artworks. [ more ]

Partial road closures in place due to a blaze at a derelict pub in Dagenham.

No injuries reported as fire destroys roof of the disused pub. [ more ]

A fire ripped through a flat and damaged a shop and offices on Holloway Road in London.

A man was rushed to hospital and six people evacuated from neighboring flats. [ more ]

More than 1,000 people were evacuated from the Old Bailey in London due to a fire that broke out in a neighboring building.

Power cuts occurred as a result of the fire impacting an electrical substation on Warwick Lane. [ more ]

The Old Bailey in London has been evacuated after reports of explosions nearby and smoke seen coming from a building next door.

The fire is believed to have started in a power substation at the back of the court building.

There were loud bangs and black billowing smoke, and the power went off in the building. [ more ]

Around 300 people were injured in a gas explosion in Nairobi, Kenya.

271 individuals were successfully evacuated to different health facilities in Nairobi. [ more ]

Accidental fire caused by unsafe disposal of smoking materials led to 50 evacuations and no injuries. [ more ]

Three people escaped a flat fire in Erith on March 28 before fire crews arrived on scene.

Firefighters from Erith and Bexley fire stations are investigating the cause of the fire at a ground-floor flat on Empire Way. [ more ]

A fire at an Abbey Wood flat caused three people to evacuate. The fire was controlled quickly and no injuries were reported. [ more ]

Over 100,000 people evacuated due to spring floods in Russia and Kazakhstan.

Situation worsened by rapid snowmelt, heatwave, and waterlogged soil. [ more ]

Fast-melting snow causing severe flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan.

Over 110,000 people evacuated due to flooding in Western Siberia and Ural River regions. [ more ]

Over 100,000 people evacuated in Russia and Kazakhstan due to severe flooding caused by rapidly melting snow.

Rivers in Ural Mountains, Siberia, and Kazakhstan swelled to record heights, prompting urgent evacuation orders and emergency measures. [ more ]

More than 100,000 people evacuated due to severe flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan.

Major rivers like the Ural and Tobol experienced record water levels, causing significant damage in multiple regions. [ more ]

France evacuates citizens from Haiti due to security crisis

Haiti faces humanitarian crisis with increasing violence [ more ]

France providing special flights for citizens in Haiti amid political chaos

Embassy in Port-au-Prince working to support French community [ more ]

Residents express anger over Grenfell-style cladding in tower block fire

Families displaced due to safety concerns with cladding [ more ]

Three people were evacuated from their home after a fire broke out in a semi-detached house in Perivale.

London Fire Brigade sent four fire engines and around 25 firefighters to tackle the blaze. [ more ]

Heavy rain and powerful winds caused damage in San Jose over the weekend, affecting vulnerable communities.

Approximately 700,000 people lost power throughout the Bay Area, and homeless residents had to evacuate their shelters. [ more ]

Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency in California due to a major storm

The storm has caused heavy rain, flooding, and power outages in southern California [ more ]

Residents of Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire area were urged to stay off roads as a slow-moving storm continued to drop rain and snow on the region.

La Tuna Canyon Road in Los Angeles was placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to the increased risk of flooding and mudslides. [ more ]

San Jose has declared a local emergency over flooding expected from the Guadalupe River and other waterways.

The Guadalupe River is forecasted to reach moderate flood stage, putting neighborhoods at risk of flooding. [ more ]

Officials in Southern and Central California are warning residents to prepare for potentially life-threatening flooding as a storm system brings heavy rainfall and dangerous waves.

Residents are advised to position sandbags, alter travel plans, have multiple avenues for weather updates, and be prepared to evacuate if necessary. [ more ]

Increased volcanic activity in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has resulted in a lava stream burning homes in a residential area for the first time in 50 years.

Scientists have noted signs of volcanic activity since 2020 and have detected tens of thousands of earthquakes in recent months. [ more ]

Lava from an erupting volcano in Iceland has engulfed homes and forced the evacuation of local residents.

This is the second eruption in a month near the town of Grindavik, but the government says the eruption isn't expected to reach other populated areas. [ more ]