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Fraser Valley Floods Force Evacuations Amid Partial Highway Reopenings

                                                                             Flooding in Abbotsford as a result of an atmospheric river, December 2025 Heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers have displaced hundreds of residents in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley this week, as communities grapple with rising waters and disrupted transportation routes. Abbotsford and surrounding areas remain under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders and alerts issued for parts of Sumas Prairie and Clayburn Village. The flooding, driven in part by overflow from Washington’s Nooksack River, peaked on Thursday, December 11, 2025, inundating roads and farmland. While rainfall warnings have eased, officials caution that another atmospheric river is expected to arrive by Sund...
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Wildfire Reaches Athens’ Outskirts, Prompting Evacuations

 

A fast-moving wildfire, driven by gale-force winds, has spread to the edge of Athens, Greece, torching trees, houses, and cars. The blaze has forced the evacuation of several hospitals and numerous towns and villages.

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  • Firefighting Efforts: Over 670 firefighters, supported by volunteers, 183 fire engines, and 32 waterbombing planes and helicopters, are battling the fire.
  • Evacuations: At least 250 people have been evacuated, with some spending the night in shelters.
  • Weather Conditions: Strong winds and high temperatures are exacerbating the situation, with flames reaching heights of 25 meters (82 feet).
  • Government Response: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has returned from a holiday to oversee the response, recalling the devastating 2018 fire in Mati.

The situation remains critical as authorities continue to combat the blaze and protect residents.

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