While Jasper has suffered significant damage during the overnight wildfire that swept through the town, all "critical infrastructure" has been saved.



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Ford offers support to Alberta as raging wildfire rips through Jasper

Premier Doug Ford is pledging his support to help Alberta deal with a fast-moving wildfire in Jasper that has forced residents to flee from their homes with little notice following an evacuation order on Monday.

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Between 30 and 50 percent of the buildings in Jasper have been destroyed by a wildfire that hit the town overnight, according to Alberta’s premier.
Premier Danielle Smith gave an emotional update to the media on July 25.
“We’re seeing potentially 30 to 50 percent structural damage,” she said during a news conference.
“We don’t know particularly which structures have been damaged and which ones have been destroyed, but it’s going to be significan…

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Emotional Alberta Premier Says a Third to Half of Jasper Structures Destroyed by Wildfire

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.

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CP Alberta premier says a third, maybe half of Jasper destroyed in wildfire

JASPER, ALTA. — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says early reports indicate a third and perhaps up to half of all buildings in the historic Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper have been destroyed in a wildfire.

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Alberta premier says a third, perhaps half, of all Jasper buildings destroyed by fire

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says early reports indicate a third and perhaps up to half of all buildings in the historic Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper have burned in a wildfire.

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Alberta premier says a third, perhaps half, of all Jasper buildings burned by fire

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Wildfires ravage western Canada as Trudeau sends in military to help

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The premier of Alberta in Canada fought back tears on Thursday while giving an update on a raging wildfire in Jasper.

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Premier of Canada’s Alberta gets tearful during wildfire news update

The town’s mayor says the damage is ‘almost beyond comprehension’, though critical infrastructure, such as the hospital, schools and the wastewater treatment plant, have been protected

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Despite significant damage, Jasper's critical infrastructure was saved during overnight wildfire

Despite significant damage, Jasper's critical infrastructure was saved during overnight wildfire

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