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Evacuation orders lifted after brush fire contained in Los Angeles County

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A brush fire burning near homes in Los Angeles County prompted evacuation orders Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.The Burbank Fire Department said Tuesday evening it managed to stop the forward progress of the Bethany Fire, which was burning near a residential... Read More.

Flooding forces evacuation of 2 Maryland elementary schools as flash flood emergency issued

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD) -- A flash flood emergency has been issued for parts of northwestern Maryland on Tuesday, where severe flooding led to the evacuation of two elementary schools.A flash flood emergency was issued for Westernport, Luke and Barton in Allegany County, where up... Read More.

Flooding, debris flow possible as rain slams Los Angeles; evacuation orders issued

Thursday, March 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dangerous, heavy rain is pounding the Los Angeles area, bringing a threat of flooding and debris flow to spots impacted by the recent devastating wildfires.The rain will fluctuate from heavy to moderate to light throughout the morning, and rates may approach... Read More.

Evacuation orders issued in Los Angeles area amid fears of mudslides

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for parts of Los Angeles County on Wednesday, near burn scar areas from the Palisades Fire, due to high mudslide and debris flow risks, according to the LA Fire Department."These are recent burn... Read More.

LA wildfires: California residents share flame footage and evacuation stories

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- California homeowners shared evacuation stories and video clips of the damaging flames plowing through their community as the Pacific Palisades fire continues to blaze since its start on Tuesday.Zibby and Kyle Owens, who own a home in Pacific Palisades but also... Read More.

Florida resident under Hurricane Milton evacuation order explains why hes not leaving

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(MARCO ISLAND, Fla.) -- Marco Island, a barrier island off southwest Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton's anticipated landfall late Wednesday.Though not everyone has evacuated.Michael Sean Comerford, 65, told ABC News he decided to stay and watch his parents' condo... Read More.

Hurricane Milton: Evacuation orders grow as storm reaches Category 5

Monday, October 7 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, FL) -- Florida officials are urging residents to evacuate now as Hurricane Milton intensifies and sets its sights on the state's west coast.Hours before the storm strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned residents to take evacuation... Read More.

Evacuation order over railcar chemical leak in Ohio canceled: Officials

Thursday, September 26 by ABC News

(CLEVES, Ohio) -- Officials in Hamilton County, Ohio, on Wednesday, lifted the evacuation order that was put in place the night before over a chemical leak from a railcar.Hamilton County's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency previously told anyone within half a mile of... Read More.

Southern Californias Line wildfire surpasses 20,000 acres amid evacuation orders

Monday, September 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The wildfire tearing through the foothills of Southern California's San Bernardino County is now endangering more than 36,000 structures, according to emergency officials.The Line Fire began on Sept. 5 and has since burned some 20,553 acres east of Los Angeles, with... Read More.

American Airlines passenger recounts evacuation from smoke on plane in San Francisco

Saturday, July 13 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- An American Airlines flight was evacuated after the crew reported smoke in the cabin while the plane was parked at its gate at San Francisco International Airport, according to airport officials.The airline said the smoke came from a laptop in a... Read More.

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