Jasper Residents Set to Return Home After Devastating Wildfire

Officials caution that re-entry will be challenging as essential services remain limited and damage assessments are ongoing.

Residents can begin returning Friday, but many homes may be uninhabitable.
Critical services like water, power, and gas are still being restored.
Tourists are urged to delay visits to allow residents time to assess damage.
The wildfire, now 99% contained, destroyed nearly one-third of Jasper's structures.
Residents should be prepared for potential re-evacuation if wildfire risks intensify.