Jasper, Canada, ends state of emergency on September 15 after wildfire destroys a third of town's buildings and displaces 2,000 residents.

Jasper, Canada, will end its state of emergency on September 15, following a wildfire that destroyed a third of the town’s buildings and displaced nearly 2,000 residents. As the community shifts from immediate response to long-term recovery, businesses and parts of Jasper National Park are reopening. The local government is collaborating on interim housing solutions and rebuilding efforts to stabilize the area and support its tourism-dependent economy.

September 13, 2024
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