site.btaBulgarian Citizens Advised to Refrain from Travelling to Burning LA Areas

Local authorities in Los Angeles, California, are warning of an expected renewal of Hurricane Santa Ana winds in the period from January 20 to 26, which could lead to a reignition of fires in the area. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Bulgarian citizens to refrain from travelling to areas affected by the fires, the ministry said on its website on Wednesday.

Most of the wildfires that have raged over the past two weeks have been contained, authorities in Los Angeles were quoted as saying by the Foreign Ministry. It advised Bulgarian citizens to refrain from travelling in the areas affected by the fires, to avoid prolonged stays in the open, and to follow the instructions and recommendations of local authorities.

The fires have killed at least 27 people and scorched thousands of homes. US President Donald Trump will visit California on Friday to see the damage from the fires firsthand.