evacuation

Example Sentences

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The Springs fire in Riverside County, which prompted evacuation orders, was 95% contained Sunday evening, according to Cal Fire, and all evacuations had been lifted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Israel also conducted strikes in the operation area in coordination with U.S. forces, striking assets that could pose a threat to the evacuation effort, the Israeli official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Moreno Valley residents south of John F. Kennedy Drive were also under mandatory evacuation orders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A building was destroyed on Tuesday in Ghobeiry on the road to the airport following an evacuation order.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They ferried him to an evacuation point, whereupon a helicopter flew him to the airport and he was given a free plane ticket to New York.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers