Parks Canada Reports Progress in Combating Jasper National Park Wildfires
Parks Canada officials report making progress in battling the blazes in Jasper National Park thanks to milder weather.
An update on Sunday night from the park’s official X account stated that crews were busy on several fronts, with the Canadian Armed Forces helping with spot fires on the northwest side of the town of Jasper.
With temperatures in the area expected to remain in the mid-20s this week, Jasper National Park emphasizes the importance of maintaining progress at this critical time.
Efforts include the near-completion of a 12-inch sprinkler line along the community fire guard, which will aid in controlling the fire.
Over 20,000 people in and around the community were ordered to evacuate last Monday due to fast-moving wildfires.
Parks Canada has estimated that 30 percent of the buildings in Jasper were damaged by the wildfire.
Photo credit: Jasper X account
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