Evacuation – Page 5 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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EU sends help to Italy as hundreds are evacuated from island of Sardinia amid wildfires raging for days (VIDEOS)

Posted on August 1, 2021August 1, 2021By Editor

Massive wildfires have ravaged tens of thousands of hectares on the Italian island of Sardinia. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze as it rages for a third day straight, with Rome asking the EU for help. … Read More >EU sends help to Italy as hundreds are evacuated from island of Sardinia amid wildfires raging for days (VIDEOS)

Hundreds of thousands evacuated from areas devastated by floods as China death toll rises to 33 and more rain forecast (VIDEO)

Posted on July 24, 2021July 24, 2021By Editor

Thousands of people are being evacuated from their homes in Henan province by a 76,000-strong relief force, as the meteorological office warns that storms and heavy rain is set to continue. … Read More >Hundreds of thousands evacuated from areas devastated by floods as China death toll rises to 33 and more rain forecast (VIDEO)

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Rail service disrupted & new evacuations ordered in Europe as death toll from floods tops 180

Posted on July 18, 2021July 18, 2021By Editor

The death toll in Europe shot past 180 on Sunday, while more parts of the continent were hit by disastrous floods caused by heavy rainfall. … Read More >Rail service disrupted & new evacuations ordered in Europe as death toll from floods tops 180

Thai police order evacuation & warn of possible second explosion after massive blast at chemical plant near Bangkok (VIDEOS)

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

An unexplained explosion at a chemical plant near Bangkok, Thailand sparked a massive inferno, resulting in nearly two dozen injuries. Authorities have evacuated the area over concerns that another blast is imminent. … Read More >Thai police order evacuation & warn of possible second explosion after massive blast at chemical plant near Bangkok (VIDEOS)

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‘Whole town is on fire’: Canadian village evacuated as flames consume homes and cars after record 49.6C temperature (VIDEOS)

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The residents of a village in Canada’s British Columbia province have been ordered to evacuate after a wildfire sparked by the country’s hottest-ever temperatures ripped through homes and other buildings. … Read More >‘Whole town is on fire’: Canadian village evacuated as flames consume homes and cars after record 49.6C temperature (VIDEOS)

Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The Philippines’ volcanology and seismology agency has raised its warning level for volcanic activity from level two to level three, after the Taal volcano spewed a plume a kilometer into the air. … Read More >Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)

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DR Congo activates evacuation plan for Goma as lava from erupting volcano devours roads & houses (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

The Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated evacuation measures in the eastern city of Goma, which sits dangerously close to the erupting Mount Nyiragongo. The flowing lava has been destroying roads and houses on its path. … Read More >DR Congo activates evacuation plan for Goma as lava from erupting volcano devours roads & houses (VIDEOS)

Terrified onlookers flee as Chinese skyscraper wobbles, triggering evacuation (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

The occupants of a skyscraper in China’s southern city of Shenzhen were ordered to vacate the building after it began to shake, creating chaos in the surrounding streets. Officials say no earthquake was detected in the city. … Read More >Terrified onlookers flee as Chinese skyscraper wobbles, triggering evacuation (VIDEOS)