Alberta to send helicopters, water bombers to help fight Los Angeles wildfires, says premier
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.
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Wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have left thousands of properties destroyed and hundreds of thousands of Californians under evacuation orders.
Canadians join the fight against Los Angeles-area wildfires
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.
Los Angeles wildfires: Alberta plans to send water bombers, other resources to California
"Alberta is also actively working with the federal government and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre to assess California's needs," Smith said.
Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle
Five people have died, more than 100,000 people have been forced from their homes and famous landmarks have come under threat.
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For 30 years, the aircraft have been part of California's fire defenses. In a warming world, these types of cross-border deals will become more important.
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