logo
  • Explore
    • Local Events
    • Local News
    • Local Organisations
  • News
    • Community
    • Local Government
    • Sports
    • Alberta Politics
    • Opinion
    • Deke
  • Peaks & Valleys
    • Wildlife
    • Hiking and Climbing
    • Biking
    • Fishing
    • Snow Sports
  • Culture
    • Jasper Arts & Culture
    • Local Dining
    • Local Literature
  • Jasper History
  • Support
    • Explore
      • Local Events
      • Local News
      • Local Organisations
    • News
      • Community
      • Local Government
      • Sports
      • Alberta Politics
      • Opinion
      • Deke
    • Peaks & Valleys
      • Wildlife
      • Hiking and Climbing
      • Biking
      • Fishing
      • Snow Sports
    • Culture
      • Jasper Arts & Culture
      • Local Dining
      • Local Literature
    • Jasper History
    • Support
Error with device mobile widget id reference_widget-4
Error with device mobile widget id reference_widget-4
Corral Creek wildfire under control, not expected to grow
A wildfire 20 kms northeast of the Jasper townsite ignited after a lightning storm. It is now under control. // Parks Canada - Ryan Burlingame
News
By Bob Covey
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Corral Creek wildfire under control, not expected to grow

A wildfire which ignited in the east portion of Jasper National Park after a lightning storm is under control.

On Friday, September 1, Parks Canada fire crews responded to a wildfire south of Athabasca Island, along the Athabasca River, approximately 20 kms northeast of the Jasper townsite.

The fire was estimated to be three hectares in size. Smoke was visible from Highway 16. It was determined to have been caused by lightning.

Smoke from the Corral Creek wildfire was visible from Highway 16 over the September long weekend. The three hectare fire is now under control. // Parks Canada – Shelby Bordeleau

The following day, on September 2, two fire crews and a helicopter actioned what the agency is now calling the Corral Creek wildfire. Despite batting strong winds, crews made good progress, Jasper National Park communication staff said.

“Conditions are favourable to continue reinforcing the perimeter and extinguishing hot spots,” the agency said in a statement.

Yesterday (September 5), another fire crew did mop up duties, “cold trailing” the fire to confirm it wasn’t going to spread. Cold trailing is a method of controlling a partially-extinguished fire by carefully inspecting and feeling, by hand, for any heat. Cold trailing includes digging out every live spot and trenching any live edge of the fire.

“With current weather conditions and resources, this wildfire is not anticipated to grow,” JNP said today (September 6).


Bob Covey // bob@thejasperlocal.com 

Articles You May LIke ›
Minaga Creek wildfire west of town under control
News
Minaga Creek wildfire west of town under control
Crews expected to demobilize tomorrow (July 25)
Bob Covey 
Monday, July 24, 2023
A wildfire 22 km west of Jasper that quickly flared up in windy conditions on Saturday, July 22, is now under control. Jasper National Park officials ...
this is a test
Fire ban lifted
News
Fire ban lifted
Bob Covey 
Thursday, June 15, 2023
UPDATED JUNE 15: The fire ban in Jasper National Park has been lifted. Jasper National Park has lifted the fire ban which came into effect on June 9. ...
this is a test
Wildfire, now under control, ignited after bear electrocution
News
Wildfire, now under control, ignited after bear electrocution
Two wildfires detected and extinguished in Jasper National Park
Bob Covey 
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, J...
this is a test
Fire ban lifted in Jasper
News
Fire ban lifted in Jasper
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Jasper National Park has lifted its fire ban as of today, May 24. Parks Canada says recent rain, combined with cooler temperatures in the forecast, ha...
this is a test
Most Read ›
Fully funded bridge proposal rebuffed by Jasper’s superintendent
News
Fully funded bridge proposal rebuffed by Jasper’s superintendent
Bob Covey 
Friday, May 5, 2023
Jasper National Park Superintendent Alan Fehr has declined a private offer to rebuild a washed-out bridge at Simon Creek, a structure which would allo...
this is a test
NDP’s Kreiner withdraws from all-candidates forum
Local Government
NDP’s Kreiner withdraws from all-candidates forum
Bob Covey 
Monday, May 15, 2023
West Yellowhead’s NDP candidate Fred Kreiner has elected not to participate in Jasper’s scheduled all-candidates forum. “I’ve decided and the NDP part...
this is a test
Helicopter sustains “incredible” damage after accident on Columbia Icefields
Community
Helicopter sustains “incredible” damage after accident on Columbia Icefields
Bob Covey 
Monday, April 24, 2023
A helicopter transporting Natural Resources Canada glacier surveyors had a hard landing on an icefield in Banff National Park April 14. The accident l...
this is a test
Letter: Keep up the public pressure to make Jasper’s backcountry safe
Opinion
Letter: Keep up the public pressure to make Jasper’s backcountry safe
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Re: Fully funded bridge proposal rebuffed by Jasper's superintendent (May 5, 2023) Dear Editor, This is an excellent article in The Jasper Local. I am...
this is a test
Latest ›
A Glimpse of the trans experience: Art exhibit celebrates gender euphoria
Arts & Culture
A Glimpse of the trans experience: Art exhibit celebrates gender euphoria
Jack Mastrianni 
Thursday, September 7, 2023
A combined still-life/portrait series celebrating queer identity is catching the eyes of Coco’s Café clientele. Local art enthusiasts and coffee addic...
this is a test
HEADLINERS: Jasper Folk Music Festival artist profiles
Arts & Culture
HEADLINERS: Jasper Folk Music Festival artist profiles
Jack Mastrianni 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The 2023 Jasper Folk Music Festival kicks off September 8. The Jasper Local puts the spotlight on four bands which have the two-day festival's top bil...
this is a test
Fruit tree bears trapped, relocated
Community
Fruit tree bears trapped, relocated
Black bears attracted to ornamental trees are an increasing concern
Bob Covey 
Friday, September 1, 2023
A mother black bear and her cub have been captured and removed from the Jasper townsite by wildlife officials. It’s a second-to-last-ditch effort to g...
this is a test
Compassion and research driving cyclists in MS Bike Ride
Biking
Compassion and research driving cyclists in MS Bike Ride
Bob Covey 
Friday, September 1, 2023
Ahead of the September Long weekend, in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, a group of dedicated volunteers are clearing trails, building bridges a...
this is a test

NEXT ARTICLE

HEADLINERS: Jasper Folk Music Festival artist profiles

Arts & Culture, News

Most Read ›
Fully funded bridge proposal rebuffed by Jasper’s superintendent
News
Fully funded bridge proposal rebuffed by Jasper’s superintendent
Bob Covey 
Friday, May 5, 2023
Jasper National Park Superintendent Alan Fehr has declined a private offer to rebuild a washed-out bridge at Simon Creek, a structure which would allo...
this is a test
NDP’s Kreiner withdraws from all-candidates forum
Local Government
NDP’s Kreiner withdraws from all-candidates forum
Bob Covey 
Monday, May 15, 2023
West Yellowhead’s NDP candidate Fred Kreiner has elected not to participate in Jasper’s scheduled all-candidates forum. “I’ve decided and the NDP part...
this is a test
Helicopter sustains “incredible” damage after accident on Columbia Icefields
Community
Helicopter sustains “incredible” damage after accident on Columbia Icefields
Bob Covey 
Monday, April 24, 2023
A helicopter transporting Natural Resources Canada glacier surveyors had a hard landing on an icefield in Banff National Park April 14. The accident l...
this is a test
Letter: Keep up the public pressure to make Jasper’s backcountry safe
Opinion
Letter: Keep up the public pressure to make Jasper’s backcountry safe
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Re: Fully funded bridge proposal rebuffed by Jasper's superintendent (May 5, 2023) Dear Editor, This is an excellent article in The Jasper Local. I am...
this is a test
Latest ›
A cosmic career: Jasper Rotary Club to host astronaut Marc Garneau
Community
A cosmic career: Jasper Rotary Club to host astronaut Marc Garneau
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Honourable Marc Garneau is coming to Jasper for the upcoming Dark Sky Festival. Despite Garneau’s career in exploration, the 74-year-old has never...
this is a test
Former Jasperite brewing beer with all of the passion, none of the gluten
Business
Former Jasperite brewing beer with all of the passion, none of the gluten
Naito Beer debuts in Alberta
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
No one could accuse Ray Naito of doing things the easy way. To get his gluten-free craft beer concept from a back-of-the-napkin idea, to where it is n...
this is a test
Injured black bear euthanized
Community
Injured black bear euthanized
Bob Covey 
Friday, September 22, 2023
Parks Canada wildlife specialists euthanized a black bear cub after it was seriously injured in what appears to be a railway incident. For the last fo...
this is a test
New Métis government formed; Kaila Mitchell elected Jasper House citizen representative
Alberta Politics
New Métis government formed; Kaila Mitchell elected Jasper House citizen representative
Bob Covey 
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A new Otipemisiwak Metis Government has been formed and Kaila Mitchell is the newly elected representative for the Jasper House Métis District. “This ...
this is a test

© Copyright The Jasper Local

This site complies with Jasper requirements
Contact us
Privacy Policy
Advertise With Us
About The Jasper Local
Accessibility Policy
Support
This site complies with Jasper requirements
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • About The Jasper Local
  • Accessibility Policy

Follow Us

Advertise with us

Measurable, targeted, local. Email example@thejasperlocal.com

ePaper
coogle_play
app_store

© Copyright The Jasper Local