Kuwaiti Embassy in the US Warns Citizens in Wildfire Affected States

The Kuwaiti Embassy in Washington issued an urgent safety alert for its nationals residing in the southern United States following widespread fires across various states. In a statement issued on Saturday, the embassy called specifically on Kuwaiti nationals living in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois and Kentucky to be cautious as fires burn in impacted areas.

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— Kuwait Embassy in Washington DC 🇰🇼 (@KuwaitembassyUS) March 15, 2025

The embassy also highlighted the need to stay away from fire-exposed areas and encouraged citizens to adhere closely to the safety advice of local authorities. The embassy has also given emergency contact numbers for Kuwaiti nationals requiring assistance. The contacts include:

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

Kuwaiti nationals in the affected areas are advised to contact these numbers for any assistance needed while the wildfire crisis lasts.

The immediate advisory by the embassy is meant to secure the safety of nationals amid this critical period.