Thousands flee Jasper, Alta., as wildfire prompts evacuation orderNewsDuration 4:38DESCRIPTION: A wildfire south of Alberta’s mountain town of Jasper prompted an evacuation order Monday night for about 4,700 residents. According to the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard, there are 170 active wildfires burning across the province as of Tuesday morning. Read more: cbc.ca/1.7272029.

Source: CBC News July 23, 2024 16:55 UTC