Evacuation Order Issued for Jasper in Alberta Amid Wildfires

Canadian authorities issued an evacuation order for Jasper and Jasper National Park in Alberta due to wildfires. Initial predictions estimated the blaze reaching the town within hours, but this threat has decreased. Scorching heat has ignited numerous fires in both Alberta and British Columbia, prompting further evacuations.

Canadian authorities issued an evacuation order late Monday for the Town of Jasper and Jasper National Park in Alberta amid escalating wildfires.

Initially, the fire was expected to reach the community within five hours. However, municipal officials stated that while this immediate threat has lessened, evacuation remains a precautionary measure.

The Northern Hemisphere's heatwave has significantly impacted Western U.S. and Canada. Last week, wildfires in northern Alberta led to evacuations in three communities, with up to 367 active wildfires currently burning in neighboring British Columbia.

Earlier this month, Suncor, Canada's second-largest oil company, temporarily curtailed production and evacuated non-essential workers from its Firebag site due to a nearby fire.

(With inputs from agencies.)