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Long Beach FD evacuates 20 coastal homes amid high surf and powerful waves
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· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A total of 20 coastal homes were evacuated by the fire department. High surf and powerful waves have prompted evacuations.
High surf and powerful waves have prompted evacuations. A total of 20 coastal homes were evacuated by the fire department. The evacuations were necessary due to the hazardous conditions caused by the high surf and powerful waves.
Further details about the evacuations and the current situation are available from the source. The fire department took action to ensure the safety of the residents in the affected area.
The source, CBS News, has more information on the evacuations and the high surf conditions that led to them.
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Category: News Published: September 8, 2026 Source: CBS News Reading time: 1 min
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