B.C. crews help fight devastating wildfires in Los Angeles [Video]

Canadian crews and aircraft have arrived in California to assist in fighting the massive wildfires ripping through the Los Angeles area.

Port Alberni-based Coulson Aviation has deployed helicopters to the region.

“Braving high winds and challenging conditions, the Coulson Crew is currently on the frontlines of the Palisades Fire in California. We remain dedicated to supporting suppression efforts and safeguarding lives and property,” wrote the company on Instagram.

Coulson Aviation is piloting three Boeing CH-47 Chinook helitankers, each with a 3,000 gallon tank, as well as a smaller Sikorsky craft.

Coulson is based in B.C., but has resources contracted out to California all the time. The company has been deployed to the Palisades fire, the most critical blaze in the area.

“Although fires are popping up every day, we still are in red flag warnings down here, and we will be for a while yet,” said CEO Wayne Coulson.

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