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Fires return to Carolinas, prompting evacuations and outside help
Evacuation orders and recommendations were in place for parts of the western foothills of the Carolinas, where nearly a half-dozen wildfires were feeding on dry woodlands, officials said Sunday.NBC News - 5d -
Wildfires continue to scorch Carolinas, burning homes and forcing evacuations
Crews in the Carolinas are continuing to battle major wildfires that have scorched hundreds of acres, forced evacuations and destroyed homes.NBC News - 4d -
Wildfires continue to rage in the Carolinas as hundreds are evacuated from homes
Another day of fire danger is forecast throughout the Carolinas as wildfires continue to rage due to wind, low humidity, and a tinderbox of dry, downed timber left in the wake of Hurricane Helene.NBC News - 2d -
Wildfires continue to rage in the Carolinas as hundreds are evacuated from homes
Another day of fire danger is forecast throughout the Carolinas as wildfires continue to rage due to wind, low humidity, and a tinderbox of dry, downed timber left in the wake of Hurricane Helene.NBC News - 2d -
Residents urged to evacuate as wildfires burn along East Coast
Crews are racing to contain wildfires from New Jersey to the Carolinas as evacuation orders are being issued. Officials warn residents living close to the flames leave now or risk being trapped or ...NBC News - 5d -
Wildfires rage on in North and South Carolina as more firefighters arrive
Hundreds of people asked to leave their homes amid states of emergency and out-of-state responders battling blazes. Wildfires continued to rage in North and South Carolina on Thursday, leading to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Dangerous wildfires burn across several states
Dangerous wildfires burned across several states on Sunday, with a state of emergency in South Carolina, as fire officials work to contain other blazes in North Carolina and New Jersey. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 5d -
Wildfires rage on in North and South Carolina as more firefighters arrive
Hundreds of people asked to leave their homes amid states of emergency and out-of-state responders battling blazes. At least a half-dozen large wildfires continued to burn in the Blue Ridge ...The Guardian - 1d -
2 firefighters die in South Korea as dry winds fuel dozens of wildfires
At least two firefighters have died and hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in South Korea as emergency workers struggled to contain more than 30 wildfires fueled by dry windsABC News - Mar. 22 -
Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate
Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate and damaging homes as hundreds of firefighters battled the widening blaze ...ABC News - 5d -
Residents in South Korea's Andong city told to evacuate as wildfires spread
Officials in the South Korean city of Andong have alerted residents to evacuate to safe areas as firefighters struggled to contain wildfires that ravaged the country’s southern regions since last ...ABC News - 4d -
Flash floods in southern Spain prompt officials to evacuate over 350 homes
Flash floods unleashed by heavy rains have promoted officials to evacuate over 350 homes, shut down roads and cancel classes in southern SpainABC News - Mar. 18 -
Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Watch: Historic Buddhist temple burns in South Korea wildfires
The wildfires in the country have left dozens dead and caused thousands to evacuate.BBC News - 3d -
Peru declares an emergency and deploys the army as violence surges in the capital
Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital and deployed soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singerABC News - Mar. 18 -
L.A. officials issue evacuation warnings for wildfire-affected areas ahead of heavy rain
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation warnings on Tuesday for residents living in the areas of the city savaged by recent wildfires ahead of heavy rain and mudslides expected later this ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Just months after wildfires, a powerful storm forces evacuations again in southern California
Southern California is on alert as a powerful storm moves into the region, with parts of Los Angeles County given instructions to evacuate. It comes just two months after wildfires sparked and ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help
Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help
Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help
Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Carolina fire maps show where Table Rock fire, more wildfires burn
Maps show where wildfires continue to burn in North Carolina and South Carolina, including the Table Rock Fire and multiple blazes in Polk County.CBS News - 2d -
South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Trump's law firm memo and wildfires burn in the Carolinas: Morning Rundown
Trump escalates assault on law firms. Wildfires burn in Carolinas. U.S., Russian renew Ukraine peace talks on tricky footing. Gen Z discovers millennial cringe.NBC News - 5d -
More than 8 million under red flag warnings as wildfires still rage in the Carolinas
More than 8 million people are under red flag warnings Wednesday, as firefighters continue to fight wildfires in the Carolinas.NBC News - 2d -
Fires In the Carolinas Linked to Hurricane Helene
Wildfires in the North and South Carolina are being fueled by storm debris.Inc. - 3d -
The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires
The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.Wired - Mar. 8 -
3/28: CBS Mornings Plus
Raging wildfires fueled by high winds and dry conditions have forced hundreds to evacuate in North and South Carolina. Also, a chef bring elevated Pakistani street food to California as a nod to ...CBS News - 21h -
3/28: CBS Mornings Plus
Raging wildfires fueled by high winds and dry conditions have forced hundreds to evacuate in North and South Carolina. Also, a chef bring elevated Pakistani street food to California as a nod to ...CBS News - 15h -
Severe storms slam Missouri; state of emergency declared
Violent storms are wreaking havoc in parts of the Midwest, with the worst hitting Missouri overnight. At least five people were killed. The National Weather Service says at least five tornadoes ...CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Severe weather bringing mudslide threat, forcing evacuations in fire-scarred California
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate and officials say millions are at risk as a massive storm slams parts of California already reeling from January's devastating wildfires. CBS News ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Thai capital, causing buildings to swayABC News - 1d -
Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Thai capital, causing buildings to swayABC News - 1d -
Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to evacuate
Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever were ravaging the country’s southern regions, killing 18 people, officials said Wednesday.NBC News - 3d -
Bangkok declares 'disaster zone', buildings evacuated after Myanmar earthquake
The Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended trading across all exchanges on Friday while Honda and Nissan temporarily halted plant operations.CNBC - 1d -
It's been 5 years since WHO declared COVID pandemic
Five years ago today, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Two days later, President Trump declared a national emergency. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Wildfires Erupt in South Korea, Killing 4 and Forcing Thousands to Evacuate
Firefighters confronted the blazes in the country’s southeast over the weekend. Most had been extinguished by Monday, but dry and windy conditions persisted.The New York Times - 5d -
South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.The New York Times - 2d -
South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.The New York Times - 2d
