Jasper updates: 'Significant loss' within Jasper townsite
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One of two wildfires threatening Jasper National Park has reached the townsite.
One of two wildfires threatening Jasper National Park has reached the townsite.
Parks Canada, in a Facebook update on its Jasper National Park page at 7:10 p.m., said the south fire came into the town that's home to 4,100 residents at 6:40 p.m.
It said responders from Alberta and other provinces are fighting the blaze and that firefighters are dealing with "multiple structural fires" and working to "protect critical infrastructure."
Parks Canada confirmed there is significant loss within the Jasper townsite, but did not provide further details.
"Our focus continues to be on saving as many structures as possible. Unfortunately, we can't report on the extent of damage to specific locations or neighbourhoods at this time."
"As the pictures and videos circulating online show, significant loss has occurred within the townsite."
"We are sensitive that residents, business owners, visitors and those with connections to Jasper want to know the state of their homes, businesses, treasures and favourite places."
