Wildfire Engulfs Jasper: Significant Loss of Buildings and Infrastructure

A wildfire that had threatened the Alberta mountainside townsite of Jasper for days finally reached the town from the south in the evening. Mayor Richard Ireland, speaking with CBC News, described the situation as the community’s worst nightmare, noting the destruction of multiple buildings, including the Maligne Lodge and the grounds of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

“This is simply our community’s worst nightmare,” Ireland stated.

Ireland emphasized the significance of the town’s residents’ safety: “People are the heartbeat of every community. The people have been saved, and that is significant. We can find a way to rebuild. We can find each other to hug again because we all got out.” Read More

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