Jasper, Canada, removes contaminated fridges and freezers from evacuated homes due to wildfire risk.

Jasper, a Canadian town, is removing 100+ contaminated fridges and freezers from evacuated homes due to wildfire. Residents must request removal via an online form, unpowered appliances filled with rotting food pose health risks. Appliances are disposed of in a designated location and hauled out of town, with the municipality working on facilitating replacement fridge deliveries. Residents are advised not to leave appliances outside, as it could attract bears.