Canadian town of Jasper devastated by wildfire

Published 2024-07-27
Following a devastating wildfire, the latest images from inside the treasured town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies are a stark contrast to the stunningly beautiful scenes Jasper is known. About 30% of Jasper's buildings were reduced to ash. Carter Evans reports from Alberta.

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All Comments (21)
  • As an American that immigrated to Alberta for work (RN employed at university of alberta hospital in Edmonton). Jasper was my favorite area. Literally one of the Most Beautiful places on earth. My heart hurts for the Wonderful Canadians living there over this devastating Fire.
  • @susanm1109
    When I was 16 we took a family vacation to Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper. I’m 78 now, and I’ve never forgotten that trip. I’ve been many places in various parts of the world, but I’ve never been anywhere more beautiful than Jasper. Unforgettable area. My heart breaks for the people of Alberta and for the forest wildlife as well.
  • @redsorgum
    We’re also getting hammered here in California by fire. Peace to our Canadian neighbors. ✌️🇨🇦🇺🇸✌️
  • @Aritul
    So sorry to hear that. I feel for the people and animals who were affected.
  • @MizJilly
    The only house on the entire block but his garage was still there. Wake up, people.
  • @frankblangeard8865
    I wonder how aggressive they were in doing controlled burns and tree thinning around the town in the years leading up to this.
  • Let's see if they get help quicker than Maui has. Where's the coverage of that CBS ?
  • These cars in jasper that were burned up look nothing like the cars that were burned up in paradise CA and Maui. Hmmm
  • @richard-cf8ce
    People need to look really hard at the weather satellite for a direct energy weapon discharge