EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says early reports indicate a third and perhaps up to half of all buildings in the historic Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper have burned in a wildfire.
“We’re seeing potentially 30 to 50 per cent structural damage to give you some idea.
“We share the sense of loss with all of those who live in the town, who care for it, and who have helped build it,” Smith said. Images and video surfacing on social media depict blocks of homes and businesses burned to charred foundations and vehicles torched to the hubcaps. Crews worked to preserve critical infrastructure like Jasper's wastewater treatment plant and the Trans Mountain pipeline.The company said it was securing helicopters to get cell towers operating, with the priority on restoring voice calls, including those to 9-1-1 and emergency services.
Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland, in an open letter to residents, said, “In the coming days and weeks, we will rally together, support one another and begin the daunting process of recovery.” Those without a place to stay have been directed to evacuation centres in Grande Prairie and Calgary.
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