The devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles over the past several days have claimed 11 lives, caused massive property damage, and forced the evacuation of approximately 150,000 residents. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the flames, but the fire remains active. Given the presence of Bosnian nationals living and working in the area, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina (MVP BiH) has issued a statement regarding the situation.

The Ministry emphasized that they are closely monitoring developments in Los Angeles, California.

“According to the currently available information, the BiH Embassy in Washington and the General Consulate in Chicago have no reports of injured or deceased BiH nationals,” the statement noted.

They urged citizens in the area to exercise caution and follow the instructions of local authorities.

“The Ministry extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and expresses solidarity with everyone affected by this disaster,” the MVP said.

The material damage caused by the wildfire in the Los Angeles area has been estimated at $100 billion.

Concerns over the rising number of human casualties continue to grow. Additionally, some individuals have exploited the chaotic situation to loot properties, prompting the introduction of a curfew.