It sounds like waterbombers from Sault Ste. Marie will not travel to California to assist with the fires after all.
On the weekend, a representative from the Ministry of Natural Resources said one waterbomber from the Sault and one from Dryden could be sent to British Columbia to then fly to California if requested by the state.
But, on Wednesday the MNR confirmed the plan is now to send two waterbombers from Dryden.
“We can confirm that two waterbombers are currently situated in Dryden and are targeting to depart for B.C. tomorrow, if weather permits,” said Mike Fenn, a spokesperson with the Ministry of Natural Resources.
"Forest fire suppression equipment and an Incident Management Team are on standby for deployment within 24-48 hours if requested. Additionally, 165 urban firefighters have volunteered and are on standby," Fenn said by email.
In Southern California, high winds have spread fires that have devastated communities, including Pacific Palisades and Pasadena.
Alberta, B.C. and Quebec have so far sent resources to combat the fires.