Parks Canada warns of potential power outages as Jasper area fire triples in size abfire
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“That is why we’ve not seen any interruption to the electrical service for town and parks,” she said. Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland said it’s an unfolding situation, and encouraged residents and visitors to be prepared and“Our first responders, scattered in particular, need room to work,” he said. In addition to fuelling vehicles, residents are urged to inventory items that rely on electricity, charge portable batteries or power banks, and ensure each member of a household has a flashlight.
Ellsworth said earlier Sunday the cabin — whose sole resident has been evacuated — is guarded by structure protection sprinklers.
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