Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta
Updated Jul 22, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Source: Municipality of Jasper
Issued: Jul 22, 2024 at 10:18 PM
History:
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- Alert: Jul 22, 2024 at 09:59 PM
- Update: Jul 22, 2024 at 10:18 PM
- Update: Jul 22, 2024 at 11:09 PM
- Update: Jul 23, 2024 at 02:27 AM
- Update: Jul 23, 2024 at 03:52 AM
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park have issued a Wildfire alert.
There is a wildfire south of town. An Evacuation Order has been issued for the Town of Jasper and Jasper National Park.
Area: This alert is in effect for everyone located in Jasper and Jasper National Park.
Affected areas (2):
- Improvement District No. 12
- Jasper
Action to take:
- Everyone in Jasper and Jasper National Park must evacuate now
- The fire is coming towards to and is expected to reach the community in 5 hours
- Please drive safe
- Use Highway 16 towards British Columbia
- Follow directions from local authorities
- Bring identification, important documents, medication, pets and your emergency kit with you
- Check the Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park's Facebook page and website for more information
- If you need a ride, go to the Activity Centre, Forest Park Hotel or Maligne Lodge
Additional information: