REDDING, United States (AFP) — A young boy pleaded for rescue before he died along with two others in a California wildfire, an anguished relative recounted on Monday, while other shaken survivors told of their flight from a "tornado" of fire.
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Provide true and consistent information on US visa application
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There is no quota for US visitors' visas
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Assistance is given to US citizens during a crisis
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