Azerbaijan extends condolences to US over California wildfires

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has offered condolences to the United States over the devastating wildfires in California.

In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry conveyed its sympathy to the US government and people in light of the tragic loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the fires, Caliber.Az reports.

We are deeply saddened by widespread devastation caused by the wildfires in California, United States.

We express heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United States, and to the families of the victims.

We wish for a speedy recovery for all the injured and…

— MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA) January 11, 2025

“We are deeply saddened by widespread devastation caused by the wildfires in California, United States.

We express heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United States, and to the families of the victims.

We wish for a speedy recovery for all the injured and quick recovery from this tragedy,” the post by the ministry reads.

The Palisades Fire, a roaring blaze that has burned nearly 20,000 acres since it broke out on January 7 morning in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, is currently the largest wildfire in the region. It grew out of a brush fire that exploded as powerful winds ripped through the area.

Wildfires surrounding Los Angeles intensified on January 8, spreading to the iconic Hollywood Hills, leaving devastation in their wake.

Wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have destroyed multiple celebrity homes and disrupted Hollywood's busy awards season.

California firefighters continue battling the fires, with strong winds exacerbating the situation. The fires have destroyed iconic landmarks, including the historic Will Rogers ranch and parts of the Palisades Charter High School.

By Vafa Guliyeva