Tag: Evacuations
The hunt for gasoline is adding to Floridians’ anxiety as Milton nears
TAMPA, Fla. -- Florida gas stations struggled to keep up with demand Tuesday as long lines and empty pumps compounded the stress for...
Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gouging
A few airports in Florida began closing and airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. Government officials from...
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa evacuated twice after suspicious devices found at the casino
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa was evacuated Sunday night and again on Monday after the discovery of two suspicious devices...
Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire
CONYERS, Ga. -- Some residents east of Atlanta were evacuated while others were told to shelter in place Sunday to avoid contaminants from...
A historic but dilapidated Illinois prison will close while replacement is built, despite objections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- When film star James Stewart went on location in 1948 at Stateville prison's notorious roundhouse while portraying a Chicago newspaper...
A pipeline has exploded and is on fire in a Houston suburb, forcing evacuations
LA PORTE, Texas -- Firefighters were battling a massive pipeline fire in suburban Houston that sparked grass fires and burned power poles on...