Secretary-General Deeply Saddened Over Deaths Caused by United States Wildfires

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life and extensive damage that resulted from the wildfires in California in the United States.  He extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of the United States.

The Secretary-General stands in solidarity with the Government of the United States.