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Canada Wildfires 2024

Another year, another wildfire scorching of B.C.’s tourism reputation

Another year, another wildfire scorching of B.C.’s tourism reputation

B.C. one of the hardest-hit provinces as foreign spending dropped in 2023 due to fire situation
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Barricades down but tourist asked to avoid Jasper for the time being

Barricades down but tourist asked to avoid Jasper for the time being

No hotels, restaurants, or businesses open and visitors asked to give residents their space
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As wildfire status switches to held, Jasper residents begin the recovery

As wildfire status switches to held, Jasper residents begin the recovery

‘Even in the darkest times, the pulse of community will create the conditions for healing’
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Miette Hot Springs reopens, but fire keeps rest of Jasper National Park closed

Miette Hot Springs reopens, but fire keeps rest of Jasper National Park closed

Residents began returning to Jasper last Friday, but area remains closed to visitors
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Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge classified as being held

Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge classified as being held

Fire between Spences Bridge and Ashcroft was detected on July 12 and grew to 28,082 hectares
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Wet weather helps fire fight in B.C.’s south, while north remains warm and dry

Wet weather helps fire fight in B.C.’s south, while north remains warm and dry

Around 371 wildfires are burning as of Sunday
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Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term

Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term

A small nearby community has been housing evacuees, firefighters and first responders for weeks
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Jasper’s burnt landscape could take a century-plus to recover: wildfire expert

Jasper’s burnt landscape could take a century-plus to recover: wildfire expert

On July 22, wildfires cut road access through the park and forced the Jasper residents, tourists to flee
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‘Welcome back’: Jasper residents return to homes after devastating wildfire

‘Welcome back’: Jasper residents return to homes after devastating wildfire

Residents came in a sporadic line of cars, trucks and recreational vehicles
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Wet weather expected to help wildfire battle in southeastern B.C.

Wet weather expected to help wildfire battle in southeastern B.C.

In the north, the wildfire service says above-seasonal temperatures are expected to persist
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