A small pile of burnt cars in Jasper, Alta., on Friday, July 26, 2024. Wildfires encroaching on the townsite forced an evacuation of the national park and destroyed more than 300 of the town's approximately 1,100 structures, mainly in residential areas.
The Alberta government is providing up to $149 million to cover costs for the town of Jasper, Alta., which lost a third of its buildings in July's wildfire.A small pile of burned cars in Jasper, Alta., on Friday, July 26, 2024. The Alberta government said Thursday it will provide up to $149 million in financial support to help Jasper recover. The Alberta government is providing up to $149 million to cover costs for the town of Jasper, Alta.
The funding can also be used for structural protection costs, and to help with infrastructure damaged as a result of the wildfire response. "This funding will cover critical areas of need, from uninsurable infrastructure damage to emergency operations costs, ensuring communities can recover swiftly and safely."
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