Trans Mountain Pipeline Remains Unharmed Amid Jasper Wildfire

The Trans Mountain Pipeline, connecting Edmonton to Vancouver, remains undamaged and operational despite a wildfire in Jasper, Alberta. The operator collaborates with local authorities to monitor the situation. Around 25,000 residents were evacuated as numerous fires spread across Alberta and British Columbia.

Trans Mountain Pipeline reported on Thursday that its infrastructure remains undamaged and the pipeline continues to function safely despite a wildfire that reached Jasper, Alberta. The pipeline operator stated, 'We continue to work with the Town of Jasper and Jasper National Park to safely monitor the pipeline.'

The 890,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) oil pipeline, extending from Edmonton to Vancouver, runs near Jasper. Approximately 25,000 people had to evacuate the tourist town on Tuesday due to one of the hundreds of wildfires spreading across Alberta and British Columbia.

(With inputs from agencies.)