The Los Angeles wildfire has been termed as one of the horrific in the region’s history, razing billions of dollars in property, apart from the human cost.
Los Angeles Wildfire has left at least 11 people dead in the past five days. (File)
Los Angeles wildfire: In a surprising turn, Iran has offered to help control the raging wildfires in Los Angeles, which have ravaged the West Coast, which has left at least 11 people dead and razed over 12,000 buildings over the last five days. The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), a Tehran-based humanitarian NGO, has offered help to the United States’ Red Cross to aid in dousing the raging inferno.
In a message to American Red Cross chief, Cliff Holtz, IRCS head Pirhossein Kolivand termed fire as a major tragedy and expressed grief over the loss of lives and property in the incident. Kolivand said the IRCS was ready to help the US in every possible manner in wake of this disaster.
“Widespread fires in Los Angeles, which has demolished houses, threatened lives, and turned the scenic landscape into ashes, has affected the whole world, particularly responsible and sympathetic people. Watching painful scenes and people suffering from smoking inhalation are more than television images for us, these are calls to action,” the IRCS chief said in his message to Holtz, according to Tehran Times.
‘You are not alone’
Kolivand assured the American Red Cross CEO “that you are not alone in these tough moments”, adding that the IRCS was ready to dispatch its quick response teams, rescue equipment, and personnel to the site. “We assure you that you are not alone in these tough moments. Relying on our extensive experiences in dealing with natural and man-made disasters, we are ready to dispatch our specialized quick response teams, rescue equipment, and committed and trained personnel to the site,” he said, as per the report.
The IRCS chief further said that this was not just America’s crisis but a disaster for the entire world, and urged countries around the globe to come forward in this time of need.
“Our commitment to the principles of philanthropy and high Islamic and human values, and adherence to the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, have led us to rush to your aid, regardless of borders, cultures, and languages. We believe that we can reduce the depth of this disaster only with global cooperation and solidarity, and are ready to work along with other relief forces to restore peace to the place and people surrounded by fire and grief.”
Los Angeles wildfire
Los Angeles has been ravaged by deadly wildfires over the past five, killing 11 people, and destroying over 12,300 buildings, till Friday. Officials say the death toll may be much higher that what is currently known, but it can only be revealed when it becomes possible to reach affected areas.
The Los Angeles wildfire has been termed as one of the horrific in the region’s history, razing billions of dollars in property, apart from the human cost.