UPDATE: 11:23 PM, Monday, July 22, 2024

*CORRECTION: The fire is NOT expected to reach the community in 5 hours. The town should be evacuated in 5 hours. Evacuation to take place between 10 PM (July 22, 2024) and 3 AM (July 23, 2024).


This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park have issued a Wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire south of town. An Evacuation Order has been issued for the Town of Jasper and Jasper National Park.

This alert is in effect for everyone located in Jasper and Jasper National Park.


Action to take:

- Everyone in Jasper and Jasper National Park must evacuate now

- The town should be evacuated in 5 hours. Evacuation to take place between 10 PM (July 22, 2024) and 3 AM (July 23, 2024)

- Please drive safe

- Use Highway 16 towards British Columbia

- Follow directions from local authorities

- Bring identification, important documents, medication, pets and your emergency kit with you

- Check the Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park's Facebook page and website for more information

- If you need a ride, go to the Activity Centre, Forest Park Hotel or Maligne Lodge