Jasper wildfire facility currently in control: Parks Canada

The wildfire that melted a 3rd of the structures in Jasper, Alta., to the ground is currently in control, Parks Canada authorities introduced Saturday.

“That means that the wildfire has received sufficient suppression action to ensure no further spread outside the defined perimeter of the fire,” Landon Shepherd, a Parks Canada case leader, informed press reporters.

The wildfire boundary is an approximated 278 kilometres, while the location is approximated to be at 32,722 hectares.

Smoke and fires will certainly still likely show up inside the fire’s boundary right into very early winter season, Parks Canada states.

“This announcement of getting us to being under control in under seven weeks from the fire starting is a significant achievement,” Shepherd claimed.

“It wouldn’t have been possible without the deliberate and joint efforts under our unified command with the Municipality of Jasper.”