07/25/2024

Wildfire Reaches Resort Town of Jasper, Canada

Meanwhile, Alberta battles more than 170 blazes

Wildfire reached the Canadian alpine resort town of Jasper on Wednesday evening as authorities reported more than 170 blazes across the western province of Alberta.

There has been “significant loss” within the site of the town, Jasper National Park said in a post on social media. Thousands of people fled their homes after an evacuation order earlier this week.

"Today has been an exceptionally difficult day for Jasperites, incident personnel and everyone who loves Jasper," park authorities said.

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