20,000 residents of Jasper evacuate due to wildfires from Alberta, British Columbia, and Northwest Territories.
A Jasper resident shares their personal account of the days leading up to an evacuation due to wildfires, including smoke drifting from fires in Alberta, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. The organized chaos of 20,000 people attempting to leave the Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park is detailed. The reporter, along with their partner, start packing after learning of the evacuation warning from their landlord.
July 25, 2024
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