Tag: Evacuations
Huge blast at Serbia munitions factory forces evacuation
A series of explosions early on Friday rocked a military factory in central Serbia, forcing evacuation of workers and nearby residents and causing panic,...
Fire strikes largest Iranian navy ship, forcing evacuation
TEHRAN, Iran — The largest ship in the Iranian navy caught fire early Wednesday in the Gulf of Oman under unclear circumstances, forcing sailors...
‘Nothing looks good’ preparing for summer wildfire season
SALEM, Ore. — Wearing soot-smudged, fire-resistant clothing and helmets, several wildland firefighters armed with hoes moved through a stand of ponderosa pines as flames...
Thousands evacuated in India as strong cyclone inches closer
NEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of people were evacuated Tuesday in low-lying areas of two Indian states and moved to cyclone shelters to...
Greek firefighters battle major forest fire for 2nd day
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Greek firefighters were battling a major forest fire in the Corinth region west of Athens for a second day Friday, with...
Greek firefighters battle major forest fire for 2nd day
ATHENS, Greece — Greek firefighters were battling a major forest fire in the Corinth region west of Athens for a second day Friday, with...
Greek villages, monasteries evacuated as fire damages homes
<p>LOUTRAKI, Greece — A large wildfire in Greece damaged homes and prompted evacuations Thursday as it tore through rugged forest terrain.</p>
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DIARY: Fleeing bombs, trying to endure in a city under fire
<p>GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Are the Israeli airstrikes following us? If you're in Gaza City these days, no matter who you are, that's...
Greek villages, monasteries evacuated as fire damages homes
LOUTRAKI, Greece — A large wildfire in Greece damaged homes and prompted evacuations Thursday as it tore through rugged forest terrain.
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DIARY: Fleeing bombs, trying to endure in a city under fire
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Are the Israeli airstrikes following us? If you're in Gaza City these days, no matter who you are, that's...