Quebec sending more water bombers to California after aircraft struck by drone [Video]

Quebec said Friday it will send two more firefighting aircraft to California, a day after one of the province’s water bombers collided with a drone while battling the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area.

Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said on X that “at the request of U.S. authorities, we will be sending two additional water bombers … and their crews as early as Jan. 15.”

He said Quebec will provide California with four water bombers in total.

“During the terrible wildfire season of 2023, we were able to count on the help of our allies around the world. It’s important to do the same for our neighbours to the south,” Bonnardel added.

British Columbia is also lending more support. Premier David Eby said a senior management team from BC Wildfire Service “will be departing imminently” for California in response to a request from the state’s Forestry and Fire …