Rail, phone, mobility services affected by Jasper wildfire
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fought back tears Thursday as she sought to console Jasper residents coming to terms with a community devastated by wildfire.
“Due to the ongoing fire conditions and our focus on the response effort, it is impossible to share information about specific locations and the extent of damage at this time,” said the statement. Critical infrastructure has been affected by the wildfires that have raged through Jasper National Park, Alta. and into the picturesque townsite itself.
Priority is being given to restoring the ability to make voice calls, including those to 911, emergency services and hospital communication, said spokeswoman Brandi Merker in an email. CN first suspended rail service through Jasper on Tuesday but restarted it briefly Wednesday before shutting it down again a few hours later.
“Your resilience and strength have always been the backbone of our community. In the coming days and weeks, we will rally together, support one another, and begin the daunting process of recovery.”
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