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Crews install sprinklers on remaining Jasper buildings ahead of hot weather

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Aug, 2024 01:56 PM

A wildfire rampaging through Jasper National Park remains out of control as crews work to reduce the risk of it spreading.

Parks Canada says sprinklers have been installed on some buildings north of the park's townsite, as fire activity is expected to increase.

Thank you to our #ParksCanada colleagues and all the other Fire Management team members that continue to work tirelessly to support the community in Jasper and battle the wildfires. https://t.co/BWzzwtf4D1
— Parks Canada (@ParksCanada) August 1, 2024

Power has been restored to the downtown and crews are working to clean up debris.

Highway 16 is now open to trucks, tractors and trailers during certain hours of the day.

Thousands of people fled the town and park last week due to the fire, which eventually spread into the community and destroyed one-third of its buildings.

Parks Canada says it is also finalizing a damage assessment map and expects to release it shortly.

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