Keywords: Evacuation


British Columbia district declares state of emergency as Bald Range wildfire spreads

Authorities in British Columbia declared a state of emergency in the district of Summerland early Saturday as the fast-moving Bald Range wildfire continued to spread across western Canada, prompting thousands of residents to leave their homes. The blaze was reported to be burning out of control and......

Porto Latino Festival evacuated after structural safety concerns halt concert in Corsica

The Porto Latino Festival in Bastia, Corsica, was forced to suspend its second evening of performances after authorities identified a potential structural hazard beneath the main stage, prompting the precautionary evacuation of more than 800 spectators. The incident led to the cancellation of the headline......

Floods force school closures in Sri Lanka after deadly landslides

Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding and landslides across parts of Sri Lanka, prompting authorities to close several schools in the country's central highlands as emergency teams respond to the growing humanitarian situation. According to disaster management officials, at least five people......

Guatemala raises nationwide danger alert as Fuego volcano eruption intensifies

Guatemalan authorities have declared a nationwide orange "danger" alert following a significant eruption of the Fuego volcano, prompting evacuations, school closures and transport disruptions as volcanic activity intensified near the country's capital. The alert, announced by the National......

Greek firefighters battle major wildfire threatening Porto Germeno resort

Greek emergency services are continuing an intensive operation to contain a fast-moving wildfire threatening the coastal resort of Porto Germeno, as powerful winds fuel the blaze and complicate aerial firefighting efforts. More than 300 firefighters have been deployed to the affected area on the Gulf......

Turkey: Wildfires Spread in Mugla as Authorities Evacuate Homes and Hospital Units

Wildfires have intensified in Turkey's Mugla province, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and take precautionary measures at a local hospital as strong winds fuel the flames. The fire reportedly started in an agricultural area near Seydikemer before spreading to surrounding areas. Emergency......

More than 400 people evacuated by sea as wildfire spreads in Italy’s Puglia region

More than 400 tourists and beachgoers were evacuated by sea on Sunday after a wildfire broke out near the coastal town of Peschici in Italy’s southern Puglia region, authorities said. The Italian Coast Guard carried out the evacuation operation after land routes became difficult to use due to......

Record-breaking heatwave triggers massive wildfires threatening Spain's capital and forcing widespread evacuations

A severe and record-breaking heatwave across Spain has sparked massive wildfires that have already consumed over 20,000 hectares and advanced dangerously close to the capital, Madrid. Authorities have designated the blazes as among the most perilous in the region's modern history, prompting a state......

Canada prepares emergency evacuation as wildfires spread smoke across North America

Canadian authorities are preparing to evacuate the remote community of Fort Hope in northwestern Ontario as rapidly spreading wildfires threaten the area and send dense smoke across large parts of North America. The evacuation operation will involve the Canadian Armed Forces, which is deploying aircraft......