Crews are installing fencing around structures that were destroyed or damaged last week when fire tore through the town of Jasper.
The Alberta government opened up registrations on Friday for Jasper residents who want to see what's left of their destroyed or damaged homes. The Alberta government opened up registrations on Friday for Jasper residents who want to see what's left of their destroyed or damaged homes.
"We are deeply sympathetic to the frustration some people may be feeling at being asked to to wait for more details, but please know that this is a priority for us and we're working to get everything ready as soon as possible in the best and safest way possible," Ellis said.The Jasper Wildfire Complex increased by 7,500 hectares Thursday as temperatures in the area started to heat up.
"It will be hotter and drier than it was yesterday," Eastham said about Friday's forecast. "We do anticipate to see some fire growth in areas, especially ... where we're not actively suppressing the fire." "There are trees still smouldering in and around the community," he said. "That's where our efforts are being focused because we don't want to see those remaining smouldering fires have the opportunity to pick up in these hot dry conditions that we have."The heat follows nearly a week of cooler weather which allowed firefighters to put out hotspots in the town of Jasper and set up fireguards and sprinkler systems.
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