A devastated residential neighbourhood in Jasper, Alta., on Friday July 26, 2024. Wildfires encroaching into the townsite of Jasper forced an evacuation of the national park and have destroyed over 300 of the town's approximately 1,100 structures, mainly impacting residential areas.
Three weeks since a wildfire forced a mass evacuation of Jasper National Park, thousands of people forced from their homes will be allowed to return home Friday.A devastated residential neighbourhood in Jasper, Alta., on Friday July 26, 2024. Wildfires encroaching into the townsite of Jasper forced an evacuation of the national park and have destroyed over 300 of the town's approximately 1,100 structures.
All residents and business owners will be allowed to enter the park starting at 7 a.m. Friday morning when Highway 16 opens. Officials cautioned, however, that accommodations and services in the town will be limited. The northwest end of the fire — the portion of the blaze that poses the greatest threat to the community — is now considered 99 per cent contained or controlled, up from 89 per cent contained the day before.
About one-third of the buildings in the townsite — 358 of 1,113 total structures — were destroyed. While entire streets were razed, buildings housing key infrastructure including the hospital and water treatment plant, were saved.
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