Fires formed north and south of the resort town of Jasper and grew out of control, and on July 22 they forced a mass evacuation of 25,000 residents, workers, and visitors. The fires merged and swept through the town, destroying 358 of its 1,113 structures.

During the late afternoon of July 22, 2024, a fire was reported near the Jasper Transfer Station. Thirty minutes later, another wildfire was reported near Kerkeslin Campground. Another ten minutes later, two more wildfires were reported near campgrounds south of Jasper.

Jul 27, 2024 · Parts of the historic townsite, about 365 kilometres west of Edmonton, were decimated by a massive wildfire earlier this week. Officials have stated, based on preliminary intelligence, that west...

Jul 27, 2024 · Parks Canada has estimated that 30 per cent of Jasper’s structures were damaged by the wildfire, with 358 of the town’s 1,113 structures destroyed. Christine Nadon, the incident commander for the...

Jul 26, 2024 · A fierce wildfire has ravaged the town of Jasper, Alta., potentially destroying up to 50 per cent of its buildings despite first responders working to save as many as possible.

Parks Canada fire crews are currently responding to an out-of-control wildfire in Jasper National Park. The wildfire is located approximately 6 km north of Highway 16 (by the west park gate) and approximately 22 km west of the Jasper townsite. The fire is approximately 2 to 3 ha in size.

Jul 26, 2024 · The fast-moving fire that prompted 25,000 people to flee the city of Jasper and adjacent park earlier this week damaged about 30% of the town. Parks Canada said out of a total of 1,113 structures within the town, 358 have been destroyed.

Jul 31, 2024 · More than 20,000 people in and around the Rocky Mountain townsite were ordered to evacuate last Monday. By Wednesday night, fires had reached Jasper, with flames and smoke so intense it forced...

Jul 26, 2024 · A fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies that had prompted 25,000 people to flee roared into the near-deserted town of Jasper overnight with flames higher than treetops, devastating up to...

In July 2024, Jasper, experienced a historic wildfire, the largest in the past century, affecting over 32,000 hectares and causing significant damage to homes and businesses. Despite the adversity, the town's spirit remained strong, and recovery efforts have been swift and collaborative.