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Wildfires in southern Argentina have scorched more than 15,000 hectares this week, led by a blaze near Epuyen in Chubut Province that has burned about 11,980 hectares; rain began to fall in parts of Patagonia, and more than 500 responders are battling multiple fires, with roughly 3,000 tourists evacuated and at least 10 homes destroyed as officials cite the worst drought since 1965.
A large fire erupted at a building under construction on Leetsdale Drive near Glendale, Denver, causing massive damage, multiple evacuations, and a significant firefighting effort involving over 100 firefighters. The fire, which reached a five-alarm level, is still under investigation, and one firefighter was injured during the response.
A series of storms bringing heavy rain and flood warnings are affecting Southern California, with saturated grounds increasing risks of mudslides and debris flows. Evacuations are underway in burn scar areas, and residents are advised to avoid driving through flooded roads. The storm is expected to impact the Rose Parade and bring one of the wettest New Year's Days in decades, with ongoing updates and safety tips provided by authorities.
A severe storm driven by an atmospheric river has caused flooding, power outages, and fatalities in Southern California, prompting emergency declarations, evacuations, and road closures, with the storm expected to continue through the Christmas holiday.
A powerful winter storm hit California, causing heavy rain, flooding, and debris flows, leading to evacuations, water rescues, and travel disruptions across Southern and Northern California, with warnings of mudslides, landslides, and hazardous conditions during the holiday season.
A powerful winter storm has hit Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and mudslides, especially in burn scar areas. Authorities have issued flood watches, flash flood warnings, and evacuation orders, with significant impacts on travel and local infrastructure. The storm prompted a state of emergency declaration by California's governor, and preparations are underway to support affected communities. Rainfall totals have already caused hazardous conditions, and showers are expected to continue through Friday.
A powerful storm brought heavy rain to Southern California, prompting evacuations, road closures, and power outages, with significant risks of mudslides and flash flooding, making it one of the wettest Christmas holidays in recent memory for the region.
Southern California is preparing for its strongest storm of the week, with a high risk of flooding, evacuations in burn scar areas, and potential for dangerous mudslides and debris flows, as heavy rain and strong winds threaten the region, following recent destructive fires and with more storms expected into the weekend.
Firefighters have contained a wildfire in Fourmile Canyon west of Boulder, prompting evacuations for about 662 residents; authorities are monitoring wind conditions and plan to reassess evacuation orders as they work to prevent further spread of the fire.
Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river has caused deadly flooding and evacuations in Northern California, with more storms and months' worth of rain expected across the state, leading to widespread flooding, debris flows, and hazardous conditions.
During the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a soldier was trapped for a month on the front line and was evacuated using a remote-controlled land drone called 'Maulka,' highlighting how drone technology is transforming battlefield medical evacuations and logistics amidst the dangers posed by Russian drones and ongoing combat.
An investigation reveals that Al-Majd Europe, a shell organization with ties to Israel, facilitated the forced evacuation of Palestinians from Gaza through secret flights and fraudulent humanitarian claims, raising concerns about possible ethnic cleansing efforts.
Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river has caused significant flooding along the Clackamas River and other waterways in Oregon and SW Washington, leading to evacuations, road closures, and power outages, with flood warnings remaining in effect until Saturday afternoon.
A fatality occurred in Washington state due to flash flooding caused by atmospheric rivers, with a driver dying after driving past road closures into floodwaters; evacuations and levee breaches are ongoing in the region.
A levee failure in south Seattle suburbs following a week of heavy rain has led to immediate evacuations in parts of Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila, as the region faces ongoing flood risks and a forecast of continued heavy rainfall and potential landslides.