Significant loss reported in Jasper
The wildfire has reached the town of Jasper, Alberta.
Firefighters are working to save as many structures as possible and protect critical infrastructure. More structural firefighters are en route to provide assistance.
Significant loss has occurred within the townsite.
The focus continues to be to save as many structures as possible.
Rain is expected in Jasper today and tonight.
Alberta has called in the Canadian Armed Forces to help fight the fires across the province. There are 176 fires on provincial land. There are fires of concern near Calgary and Fort McMurray.
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