IN PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire

Jul 26, 2024
CityNews Staff

Wildfire smoke rises above the mountains in Jasper National Park. (Photo Credit: Sean Amato, CityNews)

A wildfire that has at times, become a wall 100 meters high, has forced hundreds to flee Jasper National Park.

Fire crews from across the province work to combat the fire which has hit part of the township of Jasper.

Here are some images from within the national park over the last couple of days.

Jasper wildfire: Smoke seen above trees in Jasper National Park on July 23, 2024. (Photo Credit: CityNews)

Firetruck being towed into Jasper to help battle a wildfire. (Photo Credit: Sean Amato, CityNews)

Jasper wildfire: Vehicles being escorted out of Jasper National Park on July 23, 2024. (Photo Credit: CityNews)

Ash from a nearby wildfire on a vehicle windshield. (Photo Credit: Sean Amato, CityNews)

Firefighting measures setup in Jasper. (Photo Credit: Facebook/ @JasperNP)

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