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Bomb threat at California Chase Bank location prompts evacuations

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A report of a bomb threat at a Chase Bank branch in downtown Bakersfield, California, prompted authorities to evacuate the area Tuesday afternoon, police said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Authorities were made aware of the threat at the bank on the 1500 block of … Read more

Damaged chemical tank spurs mass evacuations in Garden Grove, California

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Authorities in Southern California on Friday were racing to figure out how to prevent the explosion of a storage tank that has been leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, as some 40,000 people were under evacuation orders in the area. A storage tank holding between 6,000 and 7,000 gallons (22,700 and 26,500 … Read more

Hoax calls prompt evacuations, closures at several US zoos

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Hoax calls involving alleged bomb threats and even claims of active shooters have prompted evacuations and closures at several zoos around the U.S. in recent days, disrupting family plans and taxing public safety resources in some cities. No explosives or real dangers have been found in the latest string of what authorities are describing as … Read more

A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible

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NAHUNTA, Ga. — One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday. The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since April 20 and as of Saturday had destroyed at least 87 homes. On Sunday morning, officials said it was only 7% … Read more

Dozens of homes destroyed as Georgia wildfires force evacuations, send smoke into metro Atlanta

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Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundred of evacuations, as Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday declared a state of emergency, prompting road closures and burn bans.  The Brantley County fire in southeast Georgia has burned approximately 5,000 acres and was about 10% contained as of Wednesday night. County officials said … Read more

Wildfires across Georgia, Florida destroy nearly 50 homes and force evacuations

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ATLANTA — ATLANTA (AP) — Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. were intensifying Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in southeastern Georgia and forcing evacuations in some communities. Some of the biggest fires were popping up between and around Jacksonville, Florida, and along Georgia’s coast. A long drought, low humidity and strong winds are fueling … Read more

Fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings. The Springs Fire broke out at around 11 a.m. Friday and by 2:30 p.m. had grown to 2.34 square miles (6.06 square kilometers). The cause of the fire east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County is under … Read more

Train derailment prompts evacuations in northern Minnesota

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A train derailment involving over 40 railcars in Roseau County, Minnesota, on Saturday morning has prompted evacuations, according to the sheriff’s office. The derailment of the Canadian National Railway train happened north of Warroad around 4:50 a.m. The sheriff’s office said 42 cars derailed, including two that are classified as “dangerous goods,” a designation that … Read more