Keywords: Evacuation


Spanish Police Dismantle Ceuta’s Last Major Migrant Camp as Authorities Step Up Evacuations

Spanish authorities have moved to clear the last major informal migrant encampment in Ceuta, deploying a large police contingent to El Guano Square early Sunday as efforts continued to relocate migrants who had gathered in the Spanish enclave at the end of July. More than 20 police vans belonging to......

Nepal: Flash Flood Sweeps Away Dozens of Homes, Leaving at Least Five Missing

A new flash flood hit central Nepal on Sunday, October 11, sweeping away homes, bridges, and several infrastructures. At least five people are reported missing, according to initial reports. In light of the ongoing risks, Nepalese authorities have urged residents of the affected villages to move to safer......

Marrakech Air Show: Morocco’s Royal Gendarmerie Showcases Its Helicopter Fleet and Emergency Response Capabilities

MARRAKECH, Morocco — Search-and-rescue operations, emergency medical evacuations, aerial surveillance and forest protection took centre stage as Morocco’s Royal Gendarmerie presented several helicopters from its aviation fleet at the eighth edition of the Marrakech Air Show. The exhibition......

Spain: One dead and 18 injured after fire at Pamplona mental health facility

A nighttime fire at a psychiatric care facility in Pamplona, northern Spain, has left one woman dead and 18 people injured, prompting a large-scale emergency response and the temporary relocation of dozens of residents. The victim, a 56-year-old woman, died after the fire broke out inside the facility......

Spain: Fire at a psychiatric facility in Pamplona results in one death and 18 injuries

A fire that broke out on Saturday evening at a psychiatric facility in Pamplona, northern Spain, resulted in one fatality and eighteen injuries. A patient has been detained as part of the investigation, with authorities suspecting an intentional fire. The fire severely impacted a psychiatric care center......

Nepal: He Evacuates 900 Students Before the Flood Sweeps Away Their School

Just a few minutes were enough to turn an uncertain alert into a race against time. On August 26, in Trishuli Bazaar, northern Nepal, Rajendra Dawadi ordered the evacuation of 900 students from his institution as a devastating flood threatened the town. Shortly after they were sheltered, the school was......

Azerbaijan: 5,000 Residents Evacuated After Series of Explosions at Munitions Depot

A fire that broke out overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday at a munitions depot in western Azerbaijan triggered multiple explosions and led authorities to evacuate approximately 5,000 people. The incident occurred near the village of Nizami in the Goranboy district, while officials claim to have regained......

Vuelta a España: Tadej Pogacar Withdraws After Heavy Crash

A shocking turn of events at the Vuelta a España. Tadej Pogacar, the leader of the race, was forced to withdraw on Saturday during the eighth stage after a serious crash. The Slovenian rider was evacuated by ambulance, raising significant concerns about his physical condition. The Vuelta a España......

Landes wildfire stabilised as hundreds of residents prepare to return home

A major wildfire that destroyed around 1,700 hectares of forest in France’s Landes department has been brought under control, allowing part of the evacuated population to return home, local authorities announced on Monday. The fire, which broke out in the heart of the Landes forest, caused no......