Parts of the popular tourist town of Jasper in Canada have been fully destroyed as a wildfire continues to ravage the historic alpine resort and the surrounding national park.
Parts of the popular tourist town of Jasper have been fully destroyed as a wildfire continues to ravage the historic alpine resort and the surrounding national park.
On Wednesday, authorities reported more than 170 blazes across the western province of Alberta, prompted by a lightning storm, fuelled by powerful wind gusts.In an updated post on Friday, the park confirmed all critical infrastructure in Jasper was successfully protected including the hospital, emergency services building, both elementary and junior/senior schools, activity center and wastewater treatment plant.
Meanwhile, Jasper’s mayor Richard Ireland said the damage was “beyond description and comprehension”.Given the speed and intensity of the blaze, fire crews are working to protect key infrastructure were ordered to retreat.Around 100 Australian and New Zealand firefighters are among more than 400 others from around that will head over to help battle the flames in the coming days.
“With today’s rain and cooler temperatures, fire activity is significantly subdued. However, it is important to note that the fire is still out of control and significant work remains before conditions are safe enough to allow for limited re-entry into the park,” it explained. “That’s Mom and Dad’s house,” a voice can be heard saying as the truck briefly pauses in front of a destroyed home.Shot this video of Jasper last year! ❤️🩹 Sending love and strength to everyone fighting the fires and to all the families and businesses who have lost everything!One tourist shared footage from a recent trip alongside the caption, “My heart is breaking” as she showed what the town previously looked like.
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