Americas

Wildfires burn down part of Jasper in Canada as thousands evacuated in California

Tourist town in Alberta province ‘seeing potentially 30% to 50% structural damage’ and ‘significant loss’ of buildings

Wildfire smoke rises over Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada on July 23rd. Photograph: Alberta Wildfire/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images
Wildfire smoke rises over Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada on July 23rd. Photograph: Alberta Wildfire/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images
Thu Jul 25 2024 - 20:25

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