#evacuation-orders

#evacuation-orders

Evacuation orders were issued in Laguna Beach after a brush fire ignited in a hilly area of the city Monday afternoon, authorities said. The fire, dubbed the Rancho fire, started around 2:30 p.m. near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Drive, according to the Laguna Beach Fire Department.

The heavy traffic congestion in Tehran makes evacuation implausible; the capital's population of 10 million presents significant challenges for a safe and swift departure.

Authorities in Australia have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the eastern coast, causing severe weather and power outages.

The Lilac fire, which erupted south of Pala Mesa early Tuesday, forced mandatory evacuations and threatened structures while burning 50 acres with zero percent containment.

Crews responded to a gas and water leak in Cupertino on Sunday, leading to evacuation orders in nearby areas, according to the Santa Clara County Fire Department.

"Authorities have issued warnings of life-threatening flooding as the storm known as Francine moves through Mississippi, with forecasts predicting heavy rains and potential flash floods in multiple states including Arkansas and Alabama."