Tag: #evacuations

Chile Declares State of Catastrophe as Wildfires Devastate Biobío and Ñuble

Fires burning since Jan. 16 have killed at least 21, injured hundreds and destroyed thousands of homes, exposing drought and plantation risks near towns.

#chile, #wildfires, #biobio, #drought, #evacuations

Devastating Wildfires Blaze Across Northern California and Central Oregon

Wildfires in Northern California and Oregon cause evacuations, destroy homes, raise health alarms, highlighting climate change impacts.

#wildfires, #california, #oregon, #evacuations, #climatechange

Hurricane Erin Re-Strengthens to Category 4, Triggers Evacuations along U.S. East Coast

Hurricane Erin intensifies to Category 4, prompting evacuations and warnings for the U.S. East Coast amid life-threatening conditions.

#hurricaneerin, #evacuations, #usweather, #coastalcommunities

Massive 8.8 Earthquake Near Kamchatka Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula prompts Pacific-wide tsunami warnings, leading to evacuations in Japan and Hawaii.

#earthquake, #tsunami, #kamchatka, #pacific, #evacuations

Oregon Battles Escalating Wildfire Season as State Faces Severe Challenges

Oregon grapples with major wildfires, burning over 20,000 acres and prompting evacuations, as state funding and preparedness are under pressure.

#wildfires, #oregon, #emergency, #evacuations, #preparedness

Massive Wildfire in New Jersey Spurs Evacuations and Arson Charge

A New Jersey wildfire consumes 15,000 acres, spurring evacuations and an arson charge against a 19-year-old.

#new jersey, #wildfire, #evacuations, #arson, #environment