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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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt evacuations, emergency declarations
For the second time in less than a month, residents in one North Carolina county have faced evacuations due to wildfires.CBS News - 23h -
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 -
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 -
‘Strong eruption’ of volcano in Guatemala forces evacuations
Residents sought safety in temporary shelter after Fuego volcano spewed lava, ash and rocks. Guatemalan authorities have evacuated about a thousand people after Central America’s most active ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
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 - 2d -
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 -
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 - 7h -
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 - 2d -
The father and daughter duo giving free RVs to wildfire survivors
The LA wildfires displaced thousands of residents. This father-daughter duo is providing them with free mobile homes and a little stability.NBC News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 40 dead and 'staggering' damage
The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
‘It Got Everything’: Oklahoma Residents Who Escaped Fires Brace for Losses
Hundreds of homes and other buildings were destroyed in Oklahoma, as fierce winds and wildfires swept the region.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
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 - 4h -
Guatemala's Volcano of Fire erupts and forces evacuations
Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at riskABC News - Mar. 10 -
Eye Opener: Powerful storms force thousands to evacuate in Southern California
Thousands are forced to evacuate in Southern California as a powerful storm brings the threat of flooding and mudslides. Also, President Trump threatens more tariffs on U.S. allies after Canada and ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
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 -
Oklahoma wildfires leave at least 4 dead, 200 injured, state officials say
More than 400 homes were damaged, Oklahoma officials said, and a red flag warning was in effect Tuesday.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
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Los Angeles Wildfires Leave Residents Worried About Contaminated Soil
Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
This Company Is Helping L.A. Residents Rebuild After the Wildfires
Ever tried to nail down a contractor? It’s not easy. That’s why Realm exists.Inc. - Mar. 14 -
Video shows wildfires burning across Oklahoma
Several wildfires have burned across Oklahoma destroying several homes and buildings, including the farmhouse of that state's Gov. Kevin Stitt.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Altadena Residents Face High Costs as They Begin to Rebuild Their Homes
The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Evacuations ordered in California as mudslide threat ramps up from storm
A flood watch is still in effect for parts of California where heavy rain in burned areas is creating landslide concerns, forcing thousands to evacuate. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Deadly storms and tornadoes leave damage across several states
Several states throughout the U.S. were left with damages after deadly storms and tornadoes destroyed multiple homes and buildings.NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is thrilled to go home to Japan wearing Dodger blue
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound in his native Japan on Tuesday as part of the MLB season opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance Outcomes
Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within seven weeks, and the other is still fighting.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Parts of L.A. Urged to Evacuate as ‘Widespread’ Rain and Snow Hit California
A storm soaking the state on Wednesday and Thursday is bringing new danger to the area hit by wildfires earlier this year.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires
Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them. Lloyd’s of London expects losses of $2.3bn (£1.78bn) from the California wildfires that ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Shohei Ohtani's home run in Japan should have been called a double
This shouldn't have been declared a home run after review.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Plane Fire at Denver Airport Forces Passengers to Evacuate Onto Wing
The flight had been diverted to the airport after experiencing “engine vibrations,” the authorities said. Six passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
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 -
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Your Home Is Vulnerable to Extreme Weather. Here’s How to Protect It.
Here are some tips on how to defend your home against floodwaters, dangerous winds and wildfires.The New York Times - 6d -
Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan
In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani belted a long two-run homer to right field in the third inning in his return to the Tokyo Dome.ESPN - Mar. 15
