Jasper Facing ‘Significant Loss’ of Buildings, Infrastructure as Wildfire Ravages Town

Jasper Facing ‘Significant Loss’ of Buildings, Infrastructure as Wildfire Ravages Town
A wildfire burns as an empty street in Jasper, Alta., is shown in this July 24, 2024 photo. The Canadian Press/HO, Facebook, Jasper National Park
Jennifer Cowan
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The mountain town of Jasper, Alta., was the scene of destruction late July 24 as one of two out-of-control wildfires tore through the small community destroying several buildings and placing critical infrastructure at risk.

The blaze within Jasper National Park reached the town at approximately 6 p.m., not long after wildland firefighters and first responders were evacuated to the town of Hinton due to dangerous air quality.