Still no timeline for re-entry for the thousands who have been forced to evacuate the mountain community
Fire officials have set up a sprinkler system along the fireguard protecting Jasper, Alta., from further damage, a primary defence mechanism against the blazes that continue to burn out of control nearby.
Joe Zatylny, deputy managing director with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, said Tuesday that, while the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada continue to survey the damage to the townsite, an initial assessment has shown that all critical infrastructure was protected. But authorities in both provinces cautioned residents to remain vigilant and heed fire warnings with hotter temperatures forecasted to return in coming days.
Ms. Ma said about 1,350 British Columbians remain under evacuation orders, primarily in the Central Kootenay region, and another 2,800 under evacuation alerts. Evacuees who have registered with Emergency Support Services have the option of accessing self-service supports, including an accommodation allowance of $200 per night, to allow for greater flexibility in choosing where they stay, she said.
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