Video and pictures taken inside the Jasper townsite show absolute devastation and destruction caused by wildfires in western Alberta. …Parks Canada said the most significant structural damage is concentrated on the west side of town, southwest of Miette Avenue. The fire also damaged several bridges around the town and throughout the national park, including the Moberly Bridge and the Old Fort Point Bridge. Parks Canada said bridges on the Icefields Parkway will need to be assessed for structural damage as well, which will slow down access to the Maligne Lake and Highway 93. In a video posted online on Thursday morning, the extent of the damage became more apparent. The video shows buildings burned to the ground and scorched vehicles parked on the side of the road. Global News has confirmed the video was taken in the Jasper townsite but it’s not known exactly where in the town the video was captured.

Additional coverage in Orillia Matters, by Canadian Press: Alberta premier says up to half of all Jasper buildings destroyed by fire