A Forest fire destroyed a significant portion of the tourist city of jasperin Canadawithin the framework of a devastating heat wave. Currently there 176 spotlights of fires assets of which 54 are out of control.
Firefighters continued to battle large walls of flames on Thursday and the government encouraged the participation of the Army in the emergency affecting the city located in western Canada, in the park of the same name.
The fire emergency Fire broke out in the city on Wednesday afternoon and firefighters have been working hard since then to protect buildings. 25,000 residents of Jasper and the tourists that were in the nature reserve, had been evacuated during Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
The importance of Jasper National Park
“As the images online show, There have been significant losses of forest area“, reported the officials of the Jasper National Park on social media, while it was indicated that for the moment there are no fatalities.
Jasper National Park, the Canada’s largestis known for its mountains, glaciers, lakes and waterfallswhile attracting approximately 2.5 million visitors every year.
The minister of Alberta Public Safety, Mike Ellissaid on social media that he spoke with federal authorities on Wednesday to request the assistance of the armed forces Canadians and ensure that all resources are used to address this situation, the site reported. DW News.
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Jasper National Park
British Columbia and AlbertaCanada’s two westernmost provinces, are facing a wave of high temperatures which has facilitated the outbreak of hundreds of fires. The flames have caused the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in the two provinces.
“The magic has not been lost and never will be. The Government of Alberta will provide the necessary support to families and communities to recover and rebuild stronger so that future generations can continue to experience this unique community,” the statement said. Head of Government of the Province of Alberta, Danielle Smith.
Source: Ambito
