An atmospheric river event that’s been slamming the Pacific Northwest with rain is now focused on western Washington, where “historic” flooding could force 100,000 people to evacuate. After two days of rain, another 4 to 8 inches of rain is possible Wednesday and Thursday in the higher elevations of western Washington state. Washington Gov. Bob […]
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Thailand and Cambodia’s Renewed Border Conflict Forces Evacuations
new video loaded: Thailand and Cambodia’s Renewed Border Conflict Forces Evacuations Thais sought refuge at an evacuation center as deadly clashes with Cambodia reignited tensions near their shared border. Cambodian families near the border left in a caravan of tractors and motorcycles. By Shawn Paik December 9, 2025 Source link
Fire prompts evacuations at COP30 climate talks in Brazil : NPR
In this frame from video provided by Catherine Ellis, flames engulf pavilions at the COP30 U.N. Climate Summit on Thursday in Belem, Brazil. Catherine Ellis/AP hide caption toggle caption Catherine Ellis/AP BELEM, Brazil — A fire briefly spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate talks in Brazil and prompted evacuations Thursday on the next-to-last […]
Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes, forces evacuations
TOKYO — Firefighters were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan and forced more than 170 people to evacuate. At least 170 homes have been damaged and a man in his 70s was unaccounted for, Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. The fire started during strong […]