Fast moving wildfires force 25,000 to evacuate historic Canadian town | ITV News

Fast moving wildfires in the Canadian Rockies have forced around 25,000 people to flee the idyllic tourist town of Jasper.

Flames have devastated up to half of the structures in the town as a "wall of flames" climbed above treetops, officials said.

While there have been no immediate injury reports after the mass evacuation, town Mayor Richard Ireland said the wildfire has "ravaged our beloved community."

[cheyno]

What happens next, BlackRock moves in and rebuilds on the cheap?

[glenntoplis]

Any houses with blue roofs still standing I wonder?

[gypsysinclaire]

I hope its not like MAUI, HAWAII fire!!!

[geneziogenezio]

OH MY GOSH I AM SO SORRY MY CANADIANS SISTERS AND BROTHERS I AM IN BRAZIL...GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[cancel-fs]

what i dont get is how are all the brick houses are levelled yet twig thick trees still stand right next to them???

[venetia]

I’m so sorry - disaster like this is life-changing. Godspeed 🍀

[janetmontgomery-rj]

So sorry to those in Jasper and Canada affected. Stay safe.

[CharlesMorris-xg]

Oh my goodness sending prayers to you all in Jasper and Alberta Canada I been there on holiday and fallen on love with Calgary Jasper and all the rockies came to see friends in Calgary when I was there I’m from England sending prayers and love to you all in Alberta and Canada god Bess you all in Canada and Jasper and Alberta god bless Canada 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[wandering-free]

Poor animals must be petrified. At least prople favd a chance to try to escape . I pray for all the people and all animals and birds, both wild and household pets . I hope no faitbful pets are just abandoned in the panic .😢

[Einstein]

Jasper is the most beautiful place I've ever visited. It's unbearably sad to see the destruction. My prayers are with the people of Alberta. God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️

[meanlean]

They should clear the dead scrubland like they did but stopped doing around year 2000 to let all the dry scrubland be everywhere.
Disgusting behaviour.

[sharonway]

Prayers, love and hope for all those who fight the fire and for those who have lost everything. You are alive, thats the most important thing at the moment, you are ALIVE. Big hugs xxx

[SuperCraigburton]

Geoengineering - weather warfare - we are under attack .

[GaryThatsgary]

Our hearts and support are with you here in the UK Canuck brothers and sisters.
Heres hoping the rain continues to help.

[fedup]

That's no normal fire it's been lazered

[valeriehoward]

So sorry its heartbreaking to see the devastion of such a lovely part of your Country, I remember being there on a visit to see my sister who lives near there and enjoyed a visit to Jasper . The devastated is horrifying. 🍁

[barrygreen]

Very sad, I am crying for your pain....so sorry to

[paulreynolds]

I wish you the very best possible in recovery, safety, strength and resolve, the wildlife too. Take care.

[davidwalker]

Arson..get rid of trees co2 goes up WEF policy

[Healingfortheself]

Arrrr bless her she can't hold her tears back, so sorry lady so sorry for ur loss