The Latest Breaking News from Jasper

Officials say about 5,000 residents of resort town in the Canadian Rockies who fled their homes because of a wildfire can return to them on Friday

Climate change and extreme weather events pose a real risk to the world’s heritage sites — a stark reality laid bare by the recent wildfire in Jasper, Alta.

Firefighters are battling a 'monster' wildfire in the evacuated town of Jasper and Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada.

At least 25,000 people have been forced to evacuate

With horrifying flames nearby, historic Canadian lodge remains standing.

An "out of control" wildfire has devoured up to half of the main town in western Canada's popular Jasper National Park, authorities said Thursday, with 400 foreign firefighters called in to help battle the blaze.

In what is becoming an unfortunately common occurrence, the town of Jasper, Alta. has been ravaged by a wildfire of unprecedented scale. Crews report witnessing “300- to 400-foot flames,” while one-third of Jasper’s buildings were destroyed. Luckily, there have been no reported fatalities so far.

Authorities say damage is ‘significant’ in Canadian Rockies town as firefighters work to save as much as possible.

Wildfires in Jasper National Park prompt evacuations as fires threaten town. Authorities mobilize resources to combat blazes amidst challenging conditions.