This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park have issued a Wildfire alert.

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:

• The evacuation is progressing well
• Please continue to follow directives
• The majority of traffic is being directed west on Highway 16
• Only when roadside fire conditions permit, small groups of escorted vehicles will be directed east on Highway 16
• Assembly points are closed
• Please go to the Activity Centre at 303 Bonhomme Street if you need assistance
• There is a reception centre in Valemount at the community hall located at 101 Gorse Street
• Check the Municipality's website and Facebook page for details on reception centres in Calgary and Grande Prairie

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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