14 January 2025
Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have been causing significant disruption, prompting evacuation orders in several regions and impacting air quality across the county.
Singaporeans going to or in the Los Angeles area are advised to exercise vigilance, monitor developments at their intended destinations through the local news, and heed the instructions of local authorities. Detailed information on the fires can be found on the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) website (https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents) and emergency notifications can be viewed on the Los Angeles County website (https://lacounty.gov/emergency/).
Singaporeans are strongly advised to eRegister with MFA at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg if they have not done so. Singaporeans are also encouraged to purchase comprehensive travel insurance and be familiar with the terms and conditions of their insurance policy. Singaporeans in need of consular assistance in the Los Angeles area may contact the Consulate-General of Singapore in San Francisco or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office at:
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in San Francisco
Address: 595 Market Street Suite 2450, San Francisco, CA 94105-2846, USA
Tel: +1-415-543-4775/ +1 415 290 9000 (After office hours)
Email: singcg_sfo@mfa.sg
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24 hours)
Tel: +65 6379 8800 / +65 6379 8855
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg
For urgent consular assistance during the closure, please contact the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Duty Office at +65 6379 8800/8855 or mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg, or the Singapore Embassy in Washington DC at +1 (202) 537 3100 or singemb_con_was@mfa.sg.
