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More strong winds are forecast for the Los Angeles area, triggering a Red Flag Warning for a large part of the region.

These warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when dangerous conditions are present that could lead to wildfire growth.

At least 24 people have been killed in the fires and thousands of homes and structures destroyed.

More crews from Canada are heading down to assist in the wildfire fight, including two from Alberta.

Wayne Coulson, CEO of Coulson Aviation, based on Vancouver Island said four of his aircraft are involved in the fight.

The company has four aircraft working in the L.A. basin, including three Chinooks capable of carrying 3,000 gallons of water and one intelligence helicopter, Coulson told Global News.

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