Lake Louise

“It is with heavy hearts that we report that this aggressive and fast-moving fire continues to burn in Jasper National Park."

“The fire is estimated as six hectares and has seen no fire growth since yesterday.”

“While we understand people are desperate to know about the status of our community, homes, work places, businesses, and cherished places, we will need some time to stabilize this incident as we access and assess structures.”

“You’re seeing offers of people saying I've got a bed, I’ve got a backyard, I’ve got a parking for a camper – everything is being offered up.”

Eyewitness accounts shared on social media.

First responders pulled from Jasper as out-of-control blaze reaches community

“A fire crew is currently actioning this fire,” states Parks Canada in a social media post.

A perfect storm of a lightning outbreak Monday night that is believed to have ignited the fires, exceptional heat and dryness, and high winds led to what wildfire officials are calling “aggressive, blow-up fire behaviour.”

Thousands are fleeing Jasper amid wildfire danger