Manitoba firefights have arrived in Alberta to help battle their nearly 100 wildfires.

A tanker group from the keystone province has arrived in Lac La Biche. One tanker group has eight firefighters assigned to it. They will be deployed as needed.

“It is critical that Manitoba lends support and resources to our neighbours in Alberta during this unprecedented start to their fire season,” said Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt . “Many Manitobans are looking forward to the start of camping and fishing season in the coming days and we all must remember to do our part to prevent wildfires whether we’re at home, at the cottage, or enjoying the backcountry.”

In Manitoba there have been 16 wildfires to date during this fire season. Two of those fires started within the last 24 hours in the Western Region. So far all the wildfires in the province have been caused by humans.