To the editor: I write from the relative security of Perth, Western Australia, the place it’s summer season and we’re in our personal fireplace season. Like yours, our firefighters have additionally been extraordinary in what they’ve performed thus far. (“Thousands of homes burned in Palisades, Eaton fires; more days of fire weather ahead,” Jan. 9)
I used to be moved to tears watching what’s taking place to your folks and the gorgeous metropolis of Los Angeles. I needed you all to know that whereas we could also be a great distance away, we care, and we ship our love and greatest needs for the bottom attainable lack of life and property.
To those that have misplaced property, family members or buddies, we ship our ideas and prayers.
Rob Didcoe, Perth, Australia
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To the editor: As I sit and watch the footage of the horrible wildfires, my coronary heart breaks for owners, residents and the emergency firefighters coping with nature’s wrath.
We too are absolutely conscious of the impression of fireside on the group. Our state is probably the most ravaged by fireplace in Australia.
To all these affected by the fires — and they’re going to impression the entire group — please know that we on the opposite aspect of the world grieve for you and your loss. Search assist and kindness wherever you’ll find it.
You aren’t alone. Our ideas are with you.
Karen Ford, Melbourne, Australia