Quebec Sending More Water Bombers to California After Aircraft Struck by Drone

Quebec Sending More Water Bombers to California After Aircraft Struck by Drone
Fire crews battle the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles, on Jan. 9, 2025. The Canadian Press/AP/Ethan Swope
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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.

“At the request of U.S. authorities, we will be sending two additional water bombers … and their crews as early as Jan. 15,“ Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said on the X platform. ”In total, Quebec will provide California with four water bombers.”