Here are the latest developments in the Alberta wildfires

By The Canadian Press on July 25, 2024.

A wildfire has had what Jasper’s mayor calls a “devastating impact” on the town after it swept through the evacuated community.

Here are the latest developments on the wildfire situation in Alberta (all times are MT):

10:44 a.m.

Calgary emergency officials say they’re sending crews to help battle the Jasper wildfire.

Sue Henry, the head of Calgary’s emergency services, says 19 Calgary crews were headed north to the fire scene.

Calgary is the location of one of two evacuation centres set up to handle those fleeing the fires in Jasper National Park, with the other in Grande Prairie.

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10:44 a.m.

A social media video is showing widespread destruction in Jasper.

The images depict rain-slicked streets in the town and grey-black structures razed to charred foundations.

The video appears to have been shot from an emergency vehicle, with radio chatter about the firefighting efforts before the truck stops in front of a destroyed property and someone says “that’s mom and dad’s house.”

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 25, 2024.

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