Alberta Fire Situation

Rain will help firefighting in parts of Alberta, but dry northern areas remain at risk. Crews from the U.S. and Australia have arrived to assist.

The fire danger remains extreme across most the province, with some wildfires growing in size. Cooler, wet weather in the days ahead could provide a little relief. 

Progress is being made on wildfires thanks to Alberta teams and crews from Canada and the U.S.; however, several out-of-control wildfires continue to burn. 

Evacuation orders remain as wildfire activity continues across Alberta. Cooler weather offers some relief as crews, aircraft and support from other regions respond.

An evacuation order for the Municipality of Jasper has been downgraded to an evacuation alert as residents begin to return home today. Jasper National Park remains closed at this time. Re-entry to the Town is restricted to residents only.

The Canadian Red Cross is providing an additional $500 in one-time financial assistance for residents of Jasper. This additional support will help with ongoing needs such as food, transportation or clean-up supplies as people begin returning home.

Re-entry on Friday will be limited to Jasper residents only. A wide range of mental health supports are available for wildfire evacuees as they prepare to return home, which can be accessed by calling 211.

Reception centres will remain open to offer services and accommodations to displaced Jasperites as they begin to re-enter the townsite on Friday to assess damage to property.

The Municipality of Jasper has announced all residents can start returning home on Friday, August 16. A telephone townhall will be held this evening at 6 pm for residents and they should also stay connected to the municipality’s website and social

Bus tours continue this week for Jasper residents wishing to view the community. Very high to extreme fire danger conditions persist in northern Alberta, with conditions trending higher across the province.