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.
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.
Wildfires latest: Winds subside as firefighters battle devastating blazes in Los Angeles area
Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat and were not expected to be as powerful during the day. That could allow firefighters to make progress reining in blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region,
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
Canada's emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand "ready to support our American neighbours" as wildfires devastate parts of Southern California.
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