- Oct 17, 2008
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Jasper wildfires: 'Monster' wildfire devastates historic Canadian resort town
Up to half of the tourist town of Jasper may have been destroyed, with its mayor saying the area is facing its "worst nightmare".
www.bbc.co.uk
25,000 evacuated, 30-50% of buildings estimated destroyed, much higher damaged. Thousands of square miles of forest and woodland incinerated. Will take weeks to bring the fires under control, and even longer to extinguish.
My other half is in Kamloops, BC (about four hours drive away) and on the night the fires started there was a massive and terrifying lightning storm. Only minor fires in Kamloops thankfully, but absolute tragedy happening in Jasper National Park.
She was having a full blown panic attack though as her childhood home in another turn further north previously burned down after a direct lightning strike.
Thoughts and prayers to anyone in the region or those with loved ones in the region.