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'Monster' wildfire devastates historic Canadian resort town
The new normal.25 July 2024
Summary
A wildfire is ravaging the historic Canadian tourist town of Jasper and the surrounding national park, with an official from Alberta province saying it is still out of control
"This is the worst nightmare for any community," Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said as she fought back tears during a news conference
Roughly 25,000 people have evacuated from Jasper National Park - "I know at least a dozen families whose homes are gone," one evacuee told CBC News
The scale of the damage is still unclear, but an official says 30% to 50% of buildings in Jasper may have been destroyed
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cgerp77q1ynt
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