LISBON, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Portuguese government expresses on Monday its solidarity with the government and people of the United States, who are currently confronting the deadliest fires in California.

In a statement, the Portuguese government said it deeply regretted the loss of lives as well as the destruction of the homes of thousands of people and reiterated its willingness to cooperate with U.S. in the field of fire prevention and control.

The Portuguese government and people conveyed their most heartfelt and fraternal condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of the United States, it added.

The death toll from the massive wildfire in northern California rose to 29 on Monday after local officials confirmed that six more bodies have been recovered from the fire-devastated area on Sunday.?