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...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 19 wks ago | updated 19 wks ago
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108 views | 22 recommendations | 2 comments
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...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 20 wks ago | updated 20 wks ago
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139 views | 22 recommendations | 2 comments
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...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 21 wks ago | updated 21 wks ago
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2760 views | 52 recommendations | 14 comments
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...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 28 wks ago | updated 28 wks ago
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288 views | 24 recommendations | 0 comments
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...
Myrtle Beach wildfires cause state of emergency in South Carolina
The Myrtle Beach wildfires in Horry County, South Carolina has caused a state of emergency as the bush fire has destroyed thousands of hectares of land - in the state's busiest tourist area. Much of the damage is... Attawapiskat state of emergency ignored by Government
The Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario is preparing to evacuate 700 children out of fears that continued exposure to toxic fumes is making them sick. In 1979, 30,000 gallons of hydrocarbon oil was...
Chile volcano Llaima erupts, prompts evacuations
Llaima, one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Chile, has erupted over the weekend. Dozens of people are reported to have been evacuated due to the risk of mud avalanches as lava melts the snow on the...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 37 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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742 views | 21 recommendations | 1 comment
