"Today has been an exceptionally difficult day for Jasperites, incident personnel and everyone who loves Jasper," Parks Canada said in its statement. Do you have a personal connection to Jasper National Park, or a memory to share? is shown in this Wednesday, July 24, 2024 handout photo from the Jasper National Park Facebook page. The evacuation of Jasper, Alta., in Jasper National Park was completed by Tuesday evening, as wildfires burned south and north of the townsite. Parks Canada incident commander Katie Ellsworth, during a news conference Wednesday morning, warned crews would face another challenging day.

Source: CBC News July 25, 2024 03:39 UTC