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B.C. is sending personnel and resources to help battle raging wildfires in Alberta.

The Wildfire Management Branch said Wednesday it is sending 88 staff and two aircraft to Alberta to aid in fire suppression efforts.

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson, MLA for Kelowna-Mission, said 80 firefighters, eight support personnel and two fixed-wing aircraft will be stationed in Edmonton and deployed where needed.

They will depart today.

A request for assistance was made through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, which co-ordinates the sharing of firefighting resources between provinces.

Costs will be covered by the Alberta government.

Due to rainfall and cooler temperatures in many areas of B.C., the fire danger has subsided the last few days. Most areas of the province are currently at a "low" or "moderate" fire danger rating.

Crews can be deployed out of province for up to 19 days, but can be recalled at any time.

"B.C.'s wildland firefighters and support personnel are recognized as some of the world's best. We're pleased to be able to lend assistance to other provinces whenever we can," said Thomson.

During the 2014 wildfire season, B.C. imported more than 1,275 additional personnel and resources from all 10 Canadian provinces, as well as Yukon, Alaska and Australia.