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Alberta sends 40 firefighters to help battle flames devastating Los Angeles area

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The Alberta government says 40 wildland firefighters are now on their way to California to aid in the fight against wildfires devastating the Los Angeles area. Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen gives an update on the Alberta wildfire situation in Edmonton on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

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.

The firefighters are expected to be on the ground within the next few days.

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.

At least 24 people have died as a result of the wildfires around Los Angeles.

Over 160 square kilometres have burned in less than a week.