OREANDA-NEWS. February 10, 2009. “It was with deep sorrow that I learned about the great tragedy that happened in Australia, the massive forest fires that swept through the south-eastern part of the continent. This has caused significant damage to the economy and, most tragically, has claimed the lives of many people – the message of the President of Russia reads. – Please convey my sincere condolences, words of sympathy and support to the friends and relatives of the deceased and my wishes for a quick recovery to the victims.”