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Was the Jasper wildfire fuelled by a storm it created? Investigators race to understand a growing threat

Was the Jasper wildfire fuelled by a storm it created? Investigators race to understand a growing threat

One of the questions investigators face is what role pyrocumulonimbus clouds, or pyroCbs, played in accelerating the worst fire in the park’s 117-year history
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Hinton SPCA housing Jasper pets evacuated due to wildfires

Hinton SPCA housing Jasper pets evacuated due to wildfires

Numerous pets from Jasper are currently being housed at the Hinton and District SPCA Animal Care Centre free of charge until their owners can return home or other accommodations can be made.
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Cooler weather helps limit spread of Jasper wildfire

Cooler weather helps limit spread of Jasper wildfire

"Although this will not stop fire activity, it will minimize intensity and provide optimum conditions for firefighters to progress in fire suppression work."
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Smith, Trudeau committed to rebuilding Jasper

Smith, Trudeau committed to rebuilding Jasper

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith both visited Hinton on Monday (Aug. 5) to receive a situational briefing on the Jasper wildfire and meet with evacuees and members of the unified command unit.
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Trudeau meets officials, evacuees following Jasper wildfire

Trudeau meets officials, evacuees following Jasper wildfire

HINTON, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Hinton, Alta., to get a briefing on the status of the Jasper wildfire.
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PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire damage to Parks Canada campgrounds

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire damage to Parks Canada campgrounds

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire damage to Parks Canada campgrounds
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More than $2 million raised during Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper

More than $2 million raised during Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper

The Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event itself raised more than $674,000, and the federal and provincial governments will each provide matching donations, with the final total being more than $2 million.
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‘Exceptionally difficult day’: Jasper wildfires grow 2,000 hectares as firefighters mourn fallen member

‘Exceptionally difficult day’: Jasper wildfires grow 2,000 hectares as firefighters mourn fallen member

The Jasper Wildfire Complex experienced a significant growth of about 2,000 hectares and is now estimated at 34,000 hectares.
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Large hail may fall on Hinton as thunderstorms develop

Large hail may fall on Hinton as thunderstorms develop

Thunderstorms are forecasted to move toward the east or southeast through the evening before weakening overnight.
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Jasper bus tours delayed due to firefighter death, wildfire conditions

Jasper bus tours delayed due to firefighter death, wildfire conditions

"I know this is disappointing for many Jasper evacuees who are hoping to see their homes today, but the fire situation is also too unpredictable today."
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