Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

Jasper wildfire caused $283M in lost property value, council told

The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month's wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.

Jasper council told wildfire caused $283M in lost property value

The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.

Jasper Council Told Wildfire Caused $283 Million in Lost Property Value

The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property. The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed, mostly businesses and homes, the total number of housing units lost is about 800. The figures were delivered to councillors by chief administrative officer Bill Given at a virtual meeting Tuesday. Given said the numbers get even more daunting as the town moves forward with…

Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA — The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.

Jasper wildfire: Council suspends tax payments, utility fees on destroyed or damaged properties

The municipality will also defer collecting property taxes as of July 22, and any penalties on outstanding property tax amounts won’t be applied for July 2024.

CP Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

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