Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper townsite

One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about 6:40 p.m. Pictures on social media depicted lodges and other buildings wrapped in fiery sheets of orange flame.Complete coverage of the 2024 Alberta wildfire seasonSome fire crews were ordered out as the battle switched from the forest to the streets. “(The) air quality had deteriorated to t