Our worst nightmare': Raging wildfire hits western Canada town of Jasper

A fast-moving wildfire has hit the town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies, causing significant losses as firefighters work to hold back the flames.

Jasper National Park said firefighting crews were trying to save as many structures as possible and to protect critical infrastructure.

Thousands were evacuated as two blazes neared Jasper, with the town and park usually attracting over two million tourists annually.

The fire, part of many in Alberta and British Columbia, reached 122 meters in height and moved at 15 meters per minute.

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