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

Jasper wildfire destroys "potentially 50%" of town: Alberta premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was noticeably upset during the province's update on the wildfire situation in Jasper National Park.

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

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

Wildfires ravage western Canada as Trudeau sends in military to help

One of Canada’s most treasured heritage parks, town go up in flames - Anadolu Ajansı

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

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…

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

Alberta premier fights back tears as wildfire devastates iconic Jasper

Rail, phone, mobility services affected by Jasper wildfire