Dozens of firefighters from B.C. and Alberta to deploy in California, Sajjan says [Video]

Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources.

Sajjan says in a social media post that 60 firefighters from the two provinces will be deployed as soon as Monday, and that Canadian officials are working to identify and prepare more resources to send in the days ahead.

He says in the post that, “Our American friends have asked for help to fight the wildfires in California and Team Canada is responding,” and he concludes with, “Neighbours helping neighbours.”

A spokeswoman for Sajjan confirmed in an email that Canada has received and approved an official request for help.

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