How this Canadian town is building back better after wildfires

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From the forests around Jasper, elk, moose and sometimes even the occasional bear come to visit the picturesque Canadian town, while the heady scent of pine constantly wafts through the streets. In summer 2024, however, it was fire that came from the forest and proceeded to destroy a third of the Alberta town, known as a good base from which to explore the Canadian Rockies.

Following a long period of hot and dry weather, wildfires began near the town on July 22 and were finally brought under control almost seven weeks later.

Since then, there has been a remarkable effort to help the town – and its tourism industry – recover.

Jasper after the wildfires