The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel advisory for British citizens regarding active wildfires in Los Angeles County, California.
The warning comes as “fast-spreading” fires continue to affect the region, prompting officials to update their guidance for UK travellers.
Indeed, 30,000 people have been forced to flee their homes to escape a huge inferno, with some even abandoning their cars to escape roaring flames.
In a fresh warning to holidaymakers, the FCDO advised British nationals in the affected areas to remain vigilant and stay informed about the developing situation.
The FCDO recommended consulting CAL FIRE, the state’s primary firefighting agency
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British travellers were urged to “monitor local media outlets and follow the advice from local authorities”.
The FCDO’s latest advisory highlighted the rapid nature of these fires, which are actively affecting multiple areas within the county.
For detailed information about the wildfire situation, the FCDO recommended consulting CAL FIRE, the state’s primary firefighting agency.
Local conditions can change quickly, making it essential for visitors to stay updated on evacuation orders and emergency notifications in their immediate area.
British citizens requiring emergency assistance can contact the UK consulate in Los Angeles at +1 310 789 0031.
For those calling from within the UK, the FCDO’s 24-hour emergency helpline is available at +44 (0) 20 7008 5000.
Travellers are encouraged to keep these numbers readily available and seek immediate assistance if their safety is at risk.
The FCDO can provide emergency help in several instances if a British person abroad has:
- died and you need to know what to do
- been arrested
- concerns about their well-being or the well-being of a child
- been the victim of a crime
- had to go to hospital
- gone missing
- been affected by a crisis, like a natural disaster or terrorist attack
Britons in the area have been told to stay informed and ‘follow the advice from local authorities’
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Visitors heading to the USA should also consult the FCDO’s up-to-date guidance on warnings and insurance, entry requirements, safety and security, health and getting help.
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands.
Before going abroad, Britons should always check the latest travel advice for their chosen country to ensure a safe, well-informed trip.
Tourists were recently warned that “terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Brazil”.
Holidaymakers were advised to “exercise caution around major sites in large Brazilian cities”.
