At Mets' house, Catholicos of Cilicia Aram I contacted the leader of the Western Armenian Diocese of North America His Grace Archbishop Gegham Khacheryan to learn about the consequences of the fire spreading in Los Angeles and the state of the local Armenian population.
The fire continues to spread, a number of families have been evacuated.
"In the course of the passing hours, H.S.O.T.T. Aram A. On several occasions, His Holiness established contact with the leader of the Western Armenian Diocese of North America Gersh. T. Gegham Ark. Khacherian and expressed his concern regarding the consequences of the huge fire in Los Angeles. His Eminence was especially interested in the children of our people and their apartments. In this regard, the Reverend Father conveyed the necessary information to the Patriarch.
At this moment, the strong storm and wind cause the fire to grow bigger, despite the consistent and effective interventions made by the firefighters. The terrible fire mainly spreads in the Armenian-populated areas of Pasadena, Clandale and La Crescenta. According to information, a number of Armenian families have already taken refuge in safer regions.
Our churches have declared that their doors are open to all those who wish to find refuge there.
