Forty wildland firefighters from Alberta are being sent to California to assist in combating the devastating wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area. This assistance comes after 115 firefighters from California helped Alberta during its record-breaking 2023 wildfire season. Alberta is prepared to send additional resources like water bombers and night-vision helicopters if requested.
The Alberta government says 40 wildland firefighters are on their way to California to aid in the battle against flames devastating the Los Angeles area.Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says additional resources like water bombers, night-vision helicopters and additional firefighters could be deployed if requested.He says Alberta is ready to return the favour after 115 firefighters from California came to help during the province's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season.
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