Volunteers sifting through ash, rubble of homes destroyed by wildfire to reunite families with cherished valuables.
A group of volunteers from B.C. and Alberta have travelled to the Town of Jasper to help with recovery efforts after a devastating wildfire.
The municipality requested the volunteers help kickstart recovery efforts and help speed up the long road ahead. 358 structures lost "There's been 358 structures that have been lost. And there, are hundreds of people that have been displaced because of that,” says Bowen. Team Rubicon volunteers offer their time by conducting a "sifting service," which is for people who have properties affected by fires. The organization has 3,600 volunteers across the country, but their primary focus is Jasper.
"Team Rubicon Canada are trained in how to handle them safely," says a spokesperson. "Safety is our number one priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process."
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