Well, this is a major bummer. The natural environment will take generations to recover.
Author of the article:
Newsroom Staff
Published Jul 25, 2024
Jasper mayor Richard Ireland has spoken out about the impact of the wildfires that have devastated the town, describing the fires as having ravaged the community.
The park's social media account says the fire has caused significant loss within the townsite, but the specific locations or neighbourhoods affected are not being reported.
On the social media platform X, the account for Fairmont's Jasper Park Lodge says the flames have reached the hotel's grounds, but the extent of damage, if any, is not yet known.
The full article here:
calgaryherald.com
Twitter video of what's left of the town of Jasper
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Wildfire live updates: 'Significant loss' after fire reaches Jasper | Calgary evacuation centre reopens
Officials say they can't yet report on the extent of damage to the townsiteAuthor of the article:
Newsroom Staff
Published Jul 25, 2024
Jasper mayor Richard Ireland has spoken out about the impact of the wildfires that have devastated the town, describing the fires as having ravaged the community.
The park's social media account says the fire has caused significant loss within the townsite, but the specific locations or neighbourhoods affected are not being reported.
On the social media platform X, the account for Fairmont's Jasper Park Lodge says the flames have reached the hotel's grounds, but the extent of damage, if any, is not yet known.
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Wildfire live updates: 'Significant loss' after fire reaches Jasper | Calgary evacuation centre reopens
As Jasper National Park says wildfire causes significant loss within the Jasper townsite, Ottawa approves Alberta's request for aid.
Twitter video of what's left of the town of Jasper
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