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Jasper weather forecast 14 day9/22/2023 ![]() ![]() Today, crews will continue with suppression activities around the perimeter and work on extinguishing any hot spots. Parks Canada’s fire crews have now contained the perimeter of the Portal Creek wildfire and the fire is now classified as ‘Being held’. We will provide an update when new information is available. No growth occurred on this wildfire and the size remains the same at approximately 1.7 ha. Parks Canada’s fire crews are working to extinguish remaining hot spots within the perimeter of the fire. The Portal Creek wildfire is now considered ‘Under control’. This is the last update on the Portal Creek wildfire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the fire was likely started by a bear cub that was electrocuted and found at the fire source beneath a power pole. The Portal Creek wildfire is now extinguished Parks Canada Initial Attack crew and helicopter are currently on site conducting direct suppression activities. The fire is approximately 2 to 3 ha in size. The wildfire is located approximately 6 km north of Highway 16 (by the west park gate) and approximately 22 km west of the Jasper townsite. Parks Canada fire crews are currently responding to an out-of-control wildfire in Jasper National Park. Later today, an Initial Attack Crew will conduct more helicopter patrols to search for any other lightning caused wildfires. Direct suppression work continues Sunday with two helicopters bucketing and two fire crews on the ground. Once the smoke cleared, firefighters more accurately mapped the size at 0.6 hectares. Parks Canada firefighters were able to reinforce the perimeter of the Minaga Creek wildfire and determine the cause as lightning. ![]() Report any wildfires, illegal campfires or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada Dispatch at 78 or call 911. Timely reporting and response time is crucial, especially in windy conditions. The trees and ground cover in this area are dry and strong wind conditions increased the spread of this wildfire. Thanks to early public reporting on Saturday afternoon, Parks Canada fire crews and helicopters were able to respond quickly. With current weather conditions and resources, this wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries. The lightning-caused Minaga Creek wildfire is now considered being held at 0.6 hectares. The Minaga Creek wildfire is now considered ‘Under control’. This is the last update on this wildfire. The Minaga Creek wildfire is now extinguished. ![]() Smoke is visible from Highway 16.Įarly tomorrow morning, two Parks Canada fire crews and a helicopter will be conducting direct suppression operations. The fire is estimated to be 3 ha in size. Parks Canada is responding to the Corral Creek wildfire, located south of Athabasca Island, along the Athabasca River, approximately 20 km northeast of Jasper townsite. ![]() Smoke and helicopter bucketing operations are visible from Highway 16. Today’s objective is to hold the wildfire at its current location next to the Athabasca River. Two Parks Canada fire crews and a helicopter are working on the lightning-caused Corral Creek wildfire. Conditions are favourable on Sunday for the crews to continue reinforcing the perimeter and extinguishing hot spots. Parks Canada fire crews made good progress yesterday despite battling strong winds. The Corral Creek wildfire is now considered being held at 3 hectares. With current weather conditions and resources, this wildfire is not anticipated to grow. The Corral Creek wildfire is now considered under control at 3 hectares. ![]()
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