Inside the Jasper Wildfire and the Fight to Rebuild
Description
One year after the Jasper wildfire scorched a third of the town and claimed the life of a young firefighter, the scars, political, environmental, and emotional, are still raw.
In this podcast, we explore the newly released after-action report that uncovers what happened behind the scenes. While local responders and Parks Canada worked with unity and grit, their efforts were complicated by unexpected interference from the Alberta government. The result? Delays, confusion, and painful lessons in jurisdictional overreach.
We go beyond the headlines to hear how the town of Jasper is rebuilding one tree, one family, one campground at a time. You’ll hear how a devastated tourism economy is trying to rebound, and how charred forests are giving way to sweeping views and new hope.
This is a story of fire, failure, resilience, and renewal. If this moved you, please share it, refer a friend, subscribe, or buy me a coffee.
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