Jasper power situation could remain unstable for weeks because of wildfire damage
Morgan Black, Global News
Government of Alberta airtankers dropping fire retardant on the Chetamon wildfire in Jasper National Park in Sept. 8, 2022.Pépin said the cooler weather conditions Thursday and Friday are perfect for making progress. There is still potential for “spotting” and wildfire spread further upstream along the Snaring River.Fire guards have been built and set up high-volume sprinklers outside town, that were already tested once and may be again on Friday.
Weather forecasts into the weekend call for dry and hot temperatures and strong winds on Sunday. Parks Canada said that could intensify fire behaviour and increase wildfire growth on the weekend.Rain, cooler temperatures help with Chetamon wildfire battle in Jasper National Park
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