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Hundreds Evacuate as Thousands of Acres Burn Across Western States
Hundreds of firefighters are scrambling to contain several wildfires that have broken out across three Southwestern states caused by hot and dry weather. Blazes in California, Arizona and New Mexico threatened communities with thousands of residents where so far hundreds of homes have been evacuated. California A fast-moving...
Spain toxic tyre dump at Sesena forces mass evacuation
People living near a "toxic cloud" from a burning tyre dump in Spain have been told to leave their homes. Local officials ordered the evacuation of the Quinon de Sesena area, where 9,000 people live, saying human health may be at risk. However, many residents have already left their homes and it is thought that just...
London bus BOMB SCARE sparks mass evacuation of road and Tube station
POLICE evacuated a busy London street and Tube station amid a bus bomb scare. Police officers scrambled to Holloway Road in Islington after a suspicious package was found on a bus. Highbury and Islington Station was also closed off, Transport for London confirmed. The scene at Highbury & Islington amid reports...
Canadian wildfire disrupts evacuation convoy
The only land convoy evacuating the Canadian city of Fort McMurray has been disrupted due to 200ft (60m) flames flanking the road, officials say. Parts of the city in the province of Alberta have been destroyed after a huge wildfire struck earlier this week. Officials say the fire will double in size in the coming 24 hours....
In pictures: Mass evacuation of Fort McMurray
The Canadian city of Fort McMurray is evacuated because of a huge wildfire....