A fast-moving wildfire hit the town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park and there has been significant damage.
A fast-moving wildfire hit the town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park, causing significant damage and forcing thousands of people, residents and tourists alike, to flee. Jasper National Park officials said the fire entered the southern edge of the community Wednesday evening and crews were battling multiple structural fires and working to protect key infrastructure. There were significant losses in some areas, they said.
, leading to hazy skies and health advisories in multiple U.S. cities. The northern fire was spotted about 3 miles from Jasper earlier in the day. The southern fire had been reported about 5 miles away from the town, but Katie Ellsworth of Parks Canada said strong wind gusts swooping in behind it sent it racing. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong as fire perimeters changed minute by minute. Ellsworth said bucketing efforts by helicopter failed.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Raging wildfire reaches resort town of Jasper in Canadian Rockies' largest national parkOne of two raging wildfires menacing the town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies' largest national park roared into town and began burning buildings.
Read more »
Brewers vs. Rockies Prediction, Odds and Key Players for Monday, July 1 (Rockies LiveBetting odds, pick and prediction for the Milwaukee Brewers-Colorado Rockies matchup in MLB on Monday.
Read more »
25,000 ordered to evacuate as wildfires burn in Canada's Jasper National ParkThe town of Jasper and Jasper National Park in Alberta have closed.
Read more »
Wildfire burns structures in a town in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national parkOne of two raging wildfires menacing the town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park roared into town Wednesday and began burning buildings.
Read more »
Wildfires send about 25,000 fleeing from national park, town in Canadian RockiesHundreds of wildfires are burning in western Canada, and those fleeing Alberta province were given the unusual order later to make a vast U-turn east if they needed a place to stay.
Read more »
Wildfires, smoke send 25,000 fleeing from Canadian Rockies' largest national parkMultiple wildfires in the Canadian Rockies' largest national park sent up to 25,000 visitors and residents fleeing west.
Read more »