Video shows widespread destruction caused by wildfire in Jasper [View all]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/wildfire-that-roared-into-jasper-was-a-wall-of-fast-moving-flame-says-fire-official-1.7274825

A wildfire that roared into the community of Jasper, Alta., late Wednesday has left vast stretches of the townsite incinerated.

Video shared to social media on Thursday shows blocks upon blocks of buildings have been levelled by fire.

The video, taken from inside a truck, shows a view of a community forever changed.

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"We are seeing potentially 30 to 50 per cent structural damage," Smith said.

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"Fire crews were witnessing 300- to 400-foot flames in a fully involved, continuous crown fire and a fire spread rate of approximately 15 metres per minute."


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I am devastated by the news, I absolutely love Jasper, know some of the workers who live in Jasper and work at Maligne Lake. I am so worried about them and sad for the loss within the city.