Emotional Alberta Premier Says a Third to Half of Jasper Structures Destroyed by Wildfire

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks in Edmonton on April 10, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson

Between 30 and 50 percent of the buildings in Jasper have been destroyed by a wildfire that hit the town overnight, according to Alberta’s premier.

Premier Danielle Smith gave an emotional update to the media on July 25.