Fire crews battle the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles on January 9, 2025. Multiple fires raging across Los Angeles County have caused untold damage and killed at least 10 people. Whole neighborhoods have been devastated, with as many as 10,000 structures destroyed, according to CNN. Photo: VCG

Since the severe wildfires broke out in Los Angeles area, the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles has taken swift action and continues to closely monitor developments, the Consulate General told the Global Times on Saturday, noting that they have not received any reports of Chinese nationals' casualties in the wildfires so far.

From Wednesday to Friday (local time), the Consulate General issued consular reminders through its official website and WeChat account for three consecutive days, providing the latest disaster updates. Chinese citizens in the consular district were urged to remain highly vigilant, enhance awareness of safety precautions, prepare for emergencies, and follow local government's evacuation orders to ensure their personal and property safety, said the Consulate General. 

The Consulate General has also strengthened consular protection services and emergency response, and ensured uninterrupted access to phone and email assistance channels. 

To ensure that Chinese citizens in need, especially those who may lose their passports due to the wildfires, receive timely and efficient assistance, the Consulate General has kept the consular and passport services operational despite challenges like power outages and poor air quality, the Consulate General said.

Currently, a series of destructive wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area have killed at least 11 people. Authorities have stated that the true death toll remains unknown, with fires decimating entire streets and over 12,000 structures, according to NBC News on Saturday.