Indians stranded in Liybya to be evacuated

The Indian government has decided to immediately evacuate 18,000 Indians from Libya in view of the tense situation there. The government which has been watching the deteriorating situation has taken the decision on Thursday, to shift the Indians by next available transport....

Two Blocks Cordoned Off in Downtown Vancouver: Hazmat Called

Located at the intersection of Burrard and Nelson streets, the Electra building, formerly the BC Hydro Headquarters, was cordoned off by police, firetrucks, and ambulances this afternoon.  Traffic going down...

Gulf Residents Warn LA's Venice-Evacuate Now! Toxic Clouds Move

In San Francisco, we're calling for people to help monitor our air and demand air monitoring between here and The Gulf based on the entirety of the data found in the following five or six videos which represent...

Hilo Tsunami, Big Island, Hawai'i

The eyes of the world were on Hilo, Big Island, Hawai'i last week when it was feared that the Pacific Ocean would generate a tsunami as a result of the massive Chilean earthquake.  As we now know, a large wave...

Colombian Galeras volcano erupted on Saturday

New Delhi: The south-west Colombian Galeras volcano erupted on Saturday, forcing authorities to declare a red alert and urge an evacuation of people living in the vicinity of the volcano. A Red Cross...

To Prepare for War, G.I.’s Get a Dress Rehearsal

Training really has progressed since I left the forces (Brit Vet), however that's just part of what I see here. At a guess these are part of the forces being pledged to Afghanistan. I always wonder that the...

Typhoon Morakot Reaches South-East China, Prompts Evacuations

Typhoon Morakot reached south-east China on Sunday, prompting mass evacuations. One million people were ordered to evacuate just hours before the typhoon made a landfall in the province of Fujian. The preliminary...

Entire Lillooet District Evacuated, Fire Uncontained

On Sunday night, over 2,000 Lillooet residents were evacuated on short notice, but the fire continues to spread. Today, the entire Lillooet District was evacuated. No structures have been lost overnight. The fire started nearly two weeks ago, but continuous efforts of...

Fire Blazes Near Lillooet, B.C., Evacuations Are In Order

The untypical July weather in British Columbia, Canada, involving heat waves and thunderstorms, is sparking more fires throughout the province. A fire started by a lightning strike last Wednesday is burning next to...

Suspicious Package, Closes Atlanta Transit Station, Evacuation

A Buckhead MARTA train station in Atlanta, Georgia is being evacuated due to a suspicious package.  More information as story developsUpdate 12:14 p.m. - "MARTA spokeswoman Andrea Coleman said the package was...

B.C. wildfire spreads to 6,000 hectares, evacuates homes

The British Columbia wildfires have now spread to 6,000 hectares, and three more communities have been ordered to evacuate due to the aggressive blaze. The fire is heading east to Liza, Marshall and Carol Lakes,...

Galeras Volcano Eruption In Colombia Prompts Evacuations

The eruption of the Galeras Volcano in the Narino Province of Colombia is prompting evacuations of the estimated 8,000 people. The Galeras Volcano is considered to be the most active volcano in Colombia. No damages or loss of life have been reported yet. "The 4,276-meter-high...

Wildfire evacuates northern British Columbia and lower Alaska

A huge wildfire is blazing in northern British Columbia and lower Alaska and has forced many to evacuate their homes, and has also closed the Alaska Highway. Firefighters are working hard to contain the blaze,...

16,000 evacuated in New South Wales as flood waters rise

Evacuations continuted in New South Wales as 16,000 have now been evacuated, and over 100 have been rescued as the flood waters have continued to rise in this region of Australia. Two people have been reported...

Santa Barbara Jesusita fire under control, but 1200 evacuated

Firefighters worked through the night, dropping water from helicopters and battling the blaze on the ground, to hold back the California wildfires that forced the evacuation of 1,200 homes. About 2,000 homes were...

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