Dean Bennett

Jul 25, 2024 | timescolonist.com | Dean Bennett |Lisa Johnson

EDMONTON — One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about 6:40 p.m. Pictures on social media depicted lodges and other buildings wrapped in fiery sheets of orange flame. The park's social media account said the fire has caused significant loss within the townsite, but the specific locations or neighbourhoods affected are not being reported.

Jul 25, 2024 | ckom.com | Dean Bennett |Lisa Johnson

By Dean Bennett and Lisa Johnson, The Canadian PressOne of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Pictures on social media depicted lodges and other buildings wrapped in fiery sheets of orange flame.  fiery sheets of orange flame. Some fire crews were ordered out as the battle switched from the forest to the streets.

Jul 25, 2024 | edmontonsun.com | Dean Bennett |Lisa Johnson |Matthew Black

"As the pictures and videos circulating online show, significant loss has occurred within the townsite," Parks Canada reported Thursday  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentWildfires have reached the town of Jasper in Jasper National Park with Parks Canada reporting ‘significant damage’ in the townsite.

Jul 24, 2024 | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Dean Bennett

EDMONTON - One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about 6:40 p.m. Already a Subscriber? Sign in Pictures on social media depicted lodges and other buildings wrapped in fiery sheets of orange flame. Some fire crews were ordered out as the battle switched from the forest to the streets.

Jul 24, 2024 | lfpress.com | Dean Bennett |Lisa Johnson |Mackenzie Rhode |Bill Kaufmann

The south wildfire is estimated to be among the largest in Jasper National Park’s history at 10,800 hectares in size and as of 6:40 p.m. Wednesday had reached the townPublished Jul 24, 2024  •  Last updated 7 hours ago  •  12 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Fire burns along a mountain slope just east of the townsite of Jasper on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.