Two wildfires detected and extinguished in Jasper National Park
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
A wildfire in Jasper National Park which started after a black bear cub climbed a power pole and was electrocuted is now under control. On Saturday, June 3, at 4:40 p.m., Parks Canada staff reported smoke between Highway 93A and the Athabasca River, approximately 10 kilometres south of the Jasper townsite. The location is near Portal Creek. Two helicopters and three Initial Attack fire crews were ...