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Several buildings in downtown Vancouver were evacuated on Wednesday morning due to a gas leak, according to Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS). Fire Capt. Matthew Trudeau stated that crews responded to a report of a gas leak on Alexander Street and detected a high concentration of gas in one building. As a precautionary measure, that building, two adjacent ones, and another across the street were evacuated. VFRS worked with BC Hydro and Fortis BC to disconnect power and gas to the affected building. Emergency responders were gradually scaled back as the situation stabilized. Occupants in nearby buildings were allowed to return shortly before 11 a.m.

Alberta is implementing a province-wide fire restriction due to a severe drought that has escalated the wildfire danger to the extreme. The restriction prohibits outdoor fires on public lands in forest protection areas. Wildfires have already forced evacuations and put hundreds of Albertans on notice. With a rapidly melting snowpack exposing dry vegetation, the risk of new fires is at its highest in the northern parts of the province, particularly in Fort McMurray, Lac La Biche, and Slave Lake. Ground crews, air tankers, and helicopters are battling to contain the fires, including a rapidly growing blaze near the Municipal District of Peace No. 135.

China is experiencing severe flooding that has claimed the lives of four individuals and prompted the evacuation of over 100,000 people. The flooding in Guangdong has submerged roads, houses, and businesses. Despite a brief respite in rainfall, the water levels remain elevated, and more precipitation is anticipated in the coming days. The flooding has forced residents to wade through knee-deep water to salvage what they can from their damaged properties. Guangzhou, the provincial capital, has recorded the highest monthly rainfall since 1959, raising concerns about water and commodity shortages. Authorities have cautioned against spreading rumors and pledged to maintain market stability. The extreme flooding in Guangdong during April is attributed to climate change, which intensifies rainfall due to the increased moisture capacity of a warmer atmosphere.

Residents near the intersection of Township Road 830 and Range Road 231 in the Municipal District of Peace No. 135 and Birch Hills County have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to a nearby wildfire. The fire covers approximately 250 hectares and is located about five kilometers southwest of Peace River.

The evacuation of displaced Palestinians from Gaza Strip’s Rafah is considered unlikely under current conditions, according to the Red Cross. Israel has hinted at a potential invasion of Rafah, which is seen as the last bastion of Hamas in southern Gaza. However, the international community has urged Israel to exercise restraint due to the presence of over a million displaced Palestinians in the town. The Red Cross has expressed concern that an invasion would lead to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis due to the lack of alternative shelter and essential services for the displaced population. Despite reports indicating Israel’s plans to create a tent city in Khan Younis to house evacuees, the Israeli government has not yet provided clear details on evacuation plans or destinations.

Guelph police closed several streets in the city’s north end on Tuesday morning due to the discovery of a suspicious package. The affected area includes Woodlawn Road from Dawson to the Hanlon. Multiple businesses in the vicinity have been evacuated.

On a freezing January night, Matthew Holland, a 31-year-old energy trader fueled by methamphetamine, embarked on a violent rampage within the Portland Astoria apartment complex. For hours, he tore through the walls, terrorizing neighbors while the police struggled to evacuate residents.

Residents of the First Nation of Cold Lake Number 149 (Legoff) in eastern Alberta were ordered to evacuate their homes Monday afternoon due to a wildfire in the area. The fire is burning in the area from Range Road 430 to Range Road 434, and all homes in the area must evacuate to the local community hall. The size of the fire and when it began are not yet known, but Alberta Wildfire is providing mutual aid on the fire.

Heavy rainstorms in southern China over the weekend have killed at least four people, with 10 others still missing. The downpours have inundated cities, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.

In late April, torrential rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in southern China. As of Monday, over 83,000 people have been evacuated and 1.6 million are without electricity. The flooding has claimed the lives of at least four people, with 10 others still missing. The Pearl River Delta region has been particularly hard-hit, with floodwaters reaching the second story of buildings in some areas.