The premier of Alberta province, Danielle Smith, fought back tears on Thursday while giving an update on a wildfire that has devastated the western Canadian tourist town of Jasper. The blaze forced more than 25,000 people to flee earlier this week. 'We have all seen on the news and social media the horrific pictures and videos coming out of Jasper. Homes and businesses have been lost to a wildfire that people are calling a "wall" of flames,' she said. 'There is no denying that this is the worst nightmare for any community'

Source: The Guardian July 26, 2024 15:34 UTC