المملكة: After declaring a state of disaster, the embassy in Australia warns citizens and publishes emergency numbers
The embassy said through its official account on the platform "X": Due to the outbreak of forest fires in the state of Victoria, the embassy would like to emphasize that all citizens adhere to the instructions of the local authorities: />
It also urged citizens to communicate in emergency cases, they can contact the following numbers:
Embassy emergency number
61432257277 +
Unified number for Saudis abroad
966920011114 +
In emergency cases, you can contact the following numbers:
Embassy emergency number
61432257277 +
Unified number…
Australia announced on Saturday A state of disaster in the southeast of the country as a result of forest fires that destroyed homes and vast areas of forest in rural areas.
The state of Victoria (its capital, Melbourne) witnessed a severe heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, and hot winds contributed to creating conditions conducive to the outbreak of forest fires, as happened during "Black summer" In late 2019 and early 2020 in the same area.
The state of disaster declared by the Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan, on Saturday, gives firefighters the powers to carry out emergency evacuations.
Allan pointed out that the goal is "Protecting the lives of Victorians". She added "This sends a clear message: If you are asked to leave, leave!"
Alan announced that three people, including a child, had been found missing as a result of one of the most violent attacks. State fires.
Victoria state emergency manager Tim Weybush said that at least 130 structures, including homes, shacks and other buildings, had been destroyed in the state.
He reported that 10 major fires were still burning, and many more may continue. "For days, or even weeks".
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