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Kuwaiti embassy urges citizens in the US to exercise caution due to wildfires

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15/03/2025

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15/03/2025

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Norman Oklahoma fire crews put out hot spots following a wildfire SE of Norman on Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP)

WASHINGTON, March 15: The Kuwaiti Embassy in Washington has issued an urgent advisory to citizens in the southern United States, urging them to take precautions due to widespread wildfires affecting several southern states.

In a statement released on Saturday evening, the embassy specifically advised Kuwaiti citizens in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois, and Kentucky to exercise caution in areas impacted by the fires. The statement emphasized the importance of avoiding fire-exposed zones and closely following local authorities' safety instructions.

Additionally, the embassy provided emergency contact numbers for Kuwaiti citizens who may require assistance. The contacts are as follows:

Embassy in Washington: +1 202-262-0758

Consulate General in Los Angeles: +1 310-279-3644

Consulate in New York: +1 917-242-6688

Cultural Office: +1 202-364-2106

Health Office: +1 202-320-2415

The embassy urged citizens to reach out to these numbers if necessary, ensuring their safety during the ongoing wildfire crisis.