Lightning strike ignites wildfire in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada fire crews are responding to a wildfire more than two hectares in size on Chetamon Mountain in Jasper National Park. Katie Ellsworth, plan section chief for the wildfire response, told CTV News Edmonton that the fire was first discovered around 1:30 a.m. after a thunderstorm. Located around 22 kilometres north of the Jasper townsite, the high elevation fire, west of Snaring Road, poses no risk to the town. "We do anticipate some growth, just due to the slope and the wind conditions,