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Today: April 03, 2025
Today: April 03, 2025

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Travel|US

Passengers evacuate American Airlines regional jet after burning odor and smoke reported in cabin

Passengers evacuate American Airlines regional jet after burning odor and smoke reported in cabin

Passengers evacuate American Airlines regional jet after burning odor and smoke reported in cabin
MidEast|Political|World

Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land, ordering residents to leave

Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land, ordering residents to leave

Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land, ordering residents to leave
MidEast|Political|World

As Israel advances in Gaza, many exhausted families flee again. Some can't bear it

As Israel orders wide new evacuations across the Gaza Strip, Palestinians say they are crushed by exhaustion and hopelessness at the prospect of fleeing once again

As Israel advances in Gaza, many exhausted families flee again. Some can't bear it
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israel orders more evacuations and Palestinians stage rare anti-Hamas protests

The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of parts of Gaza City as it steps up its renewed offensive against Hamas

Middle East latest: Israel orders more evacuations and Palestinians stage rare anti-Hamas protests
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Death toll in South Korea wildfires rises to 16

At least 16 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across South Korea's southeastern region.

Death toll in South Korea wildfires rises to 16
Asia|Environment|World

South Korea wildfires spread forcing evacuation of four local prisons, homes

Wildfires spread across South Korea's southeastern region on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of thousands of inmates from local prisons and

South Korea wildfires spread forcing evacuation of four local prisons, homes
Asia|Environment|World

South Korean wildfires spread, three more disaster zones named

Deadly wildfires spread further across South Korea on Monday as authorities designated three more counties 'special disaster zones'.

South Korean wildfires spread, three more disaster zones named
Environment|Europe|World

Flash floods in southern Spain prompt officials to evacuate homes. Couple missing in rising waters

Emergency services in southern Spain are searching for a married couple after flash floods swept away their vehicle as rising waters prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes

Flash floods in southern Spain prompt officials to evacuate homes. Couple missing in rising waters
Environment|US

As Oklahoma reels from deadly wildfires, authorities warn of fresh fire threat

With Oklahomans still reeling from deadly wildfires that whipped across the state and destroyed hundreds of homes in recent days, officials in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico are warning of an increased risk of fire danger on Tuesday

As Oklahoma reels from deadly wildfires, authorities warn of fresh fire threat
Crime|Education|US

Maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and cancels classes

The power has been restored after authorities at Texas Tech University said an explosion inside a maintenance hole set off fires and power outages on the campus, leading school officials to issue evacuation orders for several buildings and cancel classes for the rest of the week

Maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and cancels classes
Americas|Environment|World

Guatemala's Volcano of Fire erupts and forces evacuations

Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at risk

Guatemala's Volcano of Fire erupts and forces evacuations
Environment|US

New York governor declares state of emergency for wind-driven brush fire on Long Island

Brush fires on New York's Long Island fanned by high winds have picked up quickly

New York governor declares state of emergency for wind-driven brush fire on Long Island
Environment|US

Video from plane shows South Carolina wildfire

Firefighters are working against dry, windy conditions Sunday as they battle wildfires scorching parts of the Carolinas and forcing residents to evacuate their homes. The Carolina Forest Fire, about five miles north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, doubled in size to 1,200 acres overnight and is 0% contained, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said Sunday. Officials issued a statewide burn ban Saturday as dozens of wildfires flared across the state – many of which have since been contained.

Video from plane shows South Carolina wildfire
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Floods in Indonesia's capital displace thousands

Thousands of people were evacuated in Indonesia's capital Jakarta on Tuesday after floods swamped the region, officials said, with heavy rain expected to continue until next week.

Floods in Indonesia's capital displace thousands
Environment|US

Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds

Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas

Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
Crime|Education|US

Ruptured gas line prompts evacuations in Philadelphia's Ogontz section, crews work to make repairs

Ruptured gas line prompts evacuations in Philadelphia's Ogontz section, crews work to make repairs

Ruptured gas line prompts evacuations in Philadelphia's Ogontz section, crews work to make repairs
Environment|Europe

Large sinkhole appears in English village, forces evacuations

A large sinkhole has appeared in a southern English village, swallowing up at least one garden and forcing authorities to evacuate residents from around 30 homes.

Large sinkhole appears in English village, forces evacuations
Science|Technology|Travel|US

What's the key to surviving a plane crash? Skilled crew, strong seats and wings that detach

Experts say a combination of training and technology were critical to all 76 passengers and four crew members surviving the fiery Delta Air Lines plane crash in Toronto

What's the key to surviving a plane crash? Skilled crew, strong seats and wings that detach
Local|Environment|WrittenByLAPost

A list of free or discounted resources for wildfire evacuees

As major fires have spread across Los Angeles County, more than 150,000 people have been forced from their homes. Numerous organizations are providing assistance, from free meals to discounted hotel stays, for those affected. Below is a partial list of resources which may be useful if you are in need of assistance.

A list of free or discounted resources for wildfire evacuees
Local

Updated fire safety guidelines for safe home entry after evacuation

As devastating wildfires force tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents from their homes, many evacuees face a new challenge: safely returning once the immediate fire danger passes. While the instinct may be to rush back and begin cleanup, public health and fire officials warn that hidden hazards—from toxic debris to structural damage—require careful precautions. Public health and fire officials are urging residents returning home after wildfire evacuations to take fire safety precautions when re-entering and cleaning their properties. They cite risks from toxic debris and hidden fire hazards. L.A. County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella warned that debris left

Updated fire safety guidelines for safe home entry after evacuation
Local|Environment

What do the different evacuation terms mean? Terminology explained

With fires burning across the Los Angeles area, it is more important than ever to understand the information that government agencies put out. 

What do the different evacuation terms mean? Terminology explained
Environment|Lifestyle|US

One neighborhood is struggling to return to their homes as flood waters remain high

One neighborhood is struggling to return to their homes as flood waters remain high

One neighborhood is struggling to return to their homes as flood waters remain high
Crime|US

McDowell County Courthouse has 2nd bomb threat in 2 weeks, building evacuated

McDowell County Courthouse has 2nd bomb threat in 2 weeks, building evacuated

McDowell County Courthouse has 2nd bomb threat in 2 weeks, building evacuated
Environment|US

Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires

Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires

Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires

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