Latest Evacuations News
Four paramedics wounded, Lebanese soldier killed in Israeli strike while evacuating wounded in the south, officials say (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the paramedics were killed)
Israeli military warns people to evacuate Lebanese communities north of UN buffer zone
Israeli military orders the evacuation of nearly two dozen Lebanese communities near the border
Wildfire flareup prompts new evacuations in Southern California mountain communities
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Evacuation orders and warnings were in place Monday for Southern California residents near a wildfire that is largely contained after the blaze flared up over the weekend. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department told residents of Seven Oaks to...
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa evacuated twice after suspicious devices found at the casino
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa was evacuated Sunday night and again on Monday after the discovery of two suspicious devices at the Florida hotel and casino, officials said. Tribal police described the crude concealed devices as having fireworks components, but it...
Wildfire burning through forest in southern Greece kills 2 people
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland in Greece near a seaside resort in the country's south, authorities said Monday. The fire service said about 350 firefighters, assisted by 18 water-dropping aircraft, were battling the...
Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire
CONYERS, Ga. (AP) — Some residents east of Atlanta were evacuated while others were told to shelter in place Sunday to avoid contaminants from a chemical plant fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke high into the sky that could be seen from miles away. Interstate 20 was shut...
A brush fire prompts evacuations in the Gila River Indian Community southwest of Phoenix
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, Ariz. (AP) — Crews were trying to contain a brush fire Sunday that prompted evacuations in the Gila River Indian Community southwest of Phoenix, authorities said. Tribal officials said the fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a dry river bottom and was...
Suspicious package sent to elections officials in Minnesota prompts evacuation and FBI investigation
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Friday were investigating the origin of a suspicious package that was sent to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office, prompting an hourslong evacuation. Friday's episode in Minnesota was the latest in a...