Decades of work to safeguard the community of Jasper against the threat of wildfires is being widely hailed for saving the town from total destruction. "We fortified our community and I credit Parks Canada for the work that they did on the landscape to protect our town. "Parks Canada has been taking care of Jasper National Park for almost a century," he said. WATCH | Viewing the aftermath in Jasper: Media allowed to view wildfire aftermath in Jasper, Alta. Troops with the Canadian Armed Forces worked on mopping up spot fires near the northwest side of town, Parks Canada said.

Source: CBC News July 29, 2024 20:16 UTC