Alberta will join several other Canadian provinces that have stepped up to help battle the raging wildfires in Los Angeles, California, the largest in the city’s history. Thousands of firefighters have been battling roaring flames in the Los Angeles area that have left neighbourhoods in ruin and burnt thousands of structures while killing at least five people.

Political leaders say provincial resources and military personnel are ready to join the Los Angeles wildfire battle as some Canadian crews are already on the scene.