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What will be the total area burned by the Jasper Wildfire by September 30, 2024?
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Jasper National Park•Alberta•Jasper•Canadian Armed Forces•Justin Trudeau•Hinton•Western Canada•Oregon
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Jasper Wildfire Prompts Evacuations and Federal Assistance Amid Western Canada Fire Crisis
Jul 24, 2024, 11:12 PM
A wildfire in Jasper National Park, Alberta, has rapidly escalated, prompting evacuations and significant concern for the townsite of Jasper. The Alberta government has requested assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces to provide firefighting resources and aerial support. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the federal government's mobilization of necessary resources in response to Alberta's request. First responders are being relocated to Hinton, Alberta, as the fire approaches the town. The wildfire has grown hotter and larger, with pyrocumulus development indicating its intensity. Firefighters are facing challenging conditions as they work to protect lives, homes, and businesses. Neighbouring towns are opening their homes to evacuees, and there is widespread gratitude for the efforts of firefighters and first responders. The wildfire in Jasper is part of a broader crisis affecting Western Canada, with multiple wildfires also reported in Oregon.
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