Parks Canada says Miette Hot Springs, a popular feature of Jasper National Park, has reopened as crews continue to fight a wildfire that's keeping the rest of the park closed.
Parks Canada says Miette Hot Springs, a popular feature of Jasper National Park, has reopened as crews continue to fight a wildfire that's keeping the rest of the park closed.
On Saturday, Parks Canada announced the status of the Jasper Wildfire Complex had changed from out-of-control to being held, nearly four weeks after it forced the evacuation of the park and townsite.The Jasper complex destroyed close to one-third of the town's structures, and residents were only allowed to return on Friday.
"Parks Canada acknowledges the critical role of regional tourism in recovery efforts and the importance of Miette Hot Springs in supporting this. The reopening will contribute to revitalizing the local economy and provide a place for relaxation and reflection," Parks Canada said in a separate statement posted on Facebook.The evacuation alert requiring returning Jasper residents to be ready to leave again on short notice was also cancelled Saturday.
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