Jasper National Park Wildfire

• Parks Canada releases two reports on Jasper fire confirming cause, development

  The fire destroyed a third of the town in July 2024 and forced 25,000 residents and visitors to flee.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2025
  
• Miette Hot Springs to reopen in Jasper National Park

  Parks Canada said the hot springs area on the eastern side of the park is unaffected by the Jasper wildfire complex and the nearby Utopia wildfire is now extinguished.

  Fire

  Aug 16, 2024
  
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• Why clearing out spoiled food may not be enough after disasters

  People returning home after a natural disaster like a wildfire, may encounter unpleasantness, including the smell of rotting food left for weeks in their fridges and freezers.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2024
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• Loved ones remember Morgan Kitchen, the firefighter killed fighting the Jasper wildfire

  A memorial post said Morgan Kitchen, who was 24 and lived in Calgary, had a 'bold and brilliant' personality, a nimble wit and an 'outrageous and ridiculous' sense of humour.

  Fire

  Aug 9, 2024
• Danielle Smith pushing to fast-track permits for rebuild of fire-ravaged Jasper

  Danielle Smith said the province is striking a committee of senior civil servants to work with Parks Canada and town leaders on rebuilding Jasper as quickly as possible.

  Fire

  Jul 30, 2024
• King Charles ‘immensely saddened’ by wildfire destruction in Jasper National Park

  King Charles said the picturesque Rocky Mountain tourist destination in Alberta is a 'truly magical place' that has captivated travellers from Canada and abroad.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2024
• Jasper damage map released as park’s largest wildfire in 100 years rages

  Residents and businesses of the townsite inside Jasper National Park found out Saturday for certain whether or not they have anything to return to.

  Fire

  Jul 27, 2024
• Danielle Smith wants bus tours for Jasper evacuees, temporary housing while they rebuild

  Smith made the comments on her call-in radio show, where she also said she'd like temporary housing arranged so residents can live in Jasper while they rebuild their homes.

  Fire

  Jul 27, 2024
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• Tour of Jasper wildfire devastation reveals destroyed homes and hotels

  Bare foundations of destroyed homes, scorched vehicles, the shell of what was a Petro-Can gas station — devastating images to emerge from a tour of Jasper on Friday evening.

  Fire

  Jul 26, 2024
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• Jasper wildfire could cost insurance industry an estimated $700M

  While the extent of the damage in Jasper is not yet fully understood, it's estimated about 30 per cent of the townsite may have been destroyed in this week's blaze.

  Fire

  Jul 26, 2024