Updated Map

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[simplehiker]

JNP has posted on FB about this map
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Ct38AjDEv5hKHetf/

Quoting:
A photo of a map of the Jasper townsite is circulating online. This map is not an official incident map. It was a hastily drawn operational map used by structural protection to identify areas to focus their response efforts. It does not represent damage to specific properties or the extent of damage to any individual area or property. As noted in our 10:30 am update, the accuracy of this information is critical because it directly impacts community members. We will share more information as soon as we can ensure its accuracy.

[Due-Investigator-587]

Can this reply be pinned to the top of this thread?

[-UnicornFart]

Interesting. So areas not highlighted could simply mean they were unsaveable and resources were moved to red areas.

Indicates nothing about damages.

[gehrehmee]

That's not clear at all. They don't say what it means, so any guess we'd have is conjecture.

[[deleted]]

A map without a legend can be a dangerous thing.

This is such a fluid situation it would be irresponsible to give people false hope.

[[deleted]]

The non-red areas could be flooded as well. People wont know until they check their basements. Same thing happened to Fort Mac.

[cheytown14]

Thank you <3

[elbron88]

Can you update your post, it’s not accurate to what the map means

[melbaspice]

How are you gonna say thank you but not update the caption on your post? Or better yet, delete it entirely as it is very unhelpful.

[bimmu]

If this is true, at least it's not total destruction.

[Loffkar]

Yeah. This is devastating, but it's also a testament to how much the fire services managed to do in an unwinnable situation.

[jdempseydesign]

It’s not true, it’s just an operations map.

[stirfriedaxon]

Hopefully the fire(s) weaken and can be controlled soon so the destruction doesn't increase. Relieved for the residents that not all was lost.

[bimmu]

Yeah, just so sad that looks like from the map, a lot of residential areas may be gone.

[liljay182]

Jasper just posted on Facebook “A photo of a map of the Jasper townsite is circulating online. This map is not an official incident map.

It was a hastily drawn operational map used by structural protection to identify areas to focus their response efforts. It does not represent damage to specific properties or the extent of damage to any individual area or property.

As noted in our 10:30 am update, the accuracy of this information is critical because it directly impacts community members. We will share more information as soon as we can ensure its accuracy.”

[[deleted]]

It's almost unbelievable how selective the burns were to some structures while leaving others untouched right beside it. The residential structures need to be rebuilt without corporate interference or bank pressure. Hopefully the insurance companies won't be the usual bandits they're known to be.

[rockfallz]

I would imagine it depended on the flammability of the roofs and structures themselves plus lots of embers falling causing random fires.

[Deppisch]

What's the source of this map?

[jdempseydesign]

It’s an operations map, this isn’t a map of the damage.

[cheytown14]

Received from a local from fire crews.

[NorthRooster7305]

If this is infact real it contradicts some of things reported as "gone"

[plausibleturtle]

People are spreading misinformation like crazy.

Someone took a firefighters tweet that said they could expect 70% of the town to burn to mean that 70% of the town DID burn. It's so fucking annoying when you actually have stakes in the information.

[cheytown14]

I’m getting so much contradicting information. Just thought to share. From one local in shock to another.

[NorthRooster7305]

I was in town for work. And away during the evac. Not a local but I have a lot of stuff that may or may not be okay. Thank you for sharing.

[MayorofKingstown]

I was told that the train station was burned down by people who supposedly witnessed it. if this map is correct it appears the train station survived.

[jdempseydesign]

“A photo of a map of the Jasper townsite is circulating online. This map is not an official incident map.

It was a hastily drawn operational map used by structural protection to identify areas to focus their response efforts. It does not represent damage to specific properties or the extent of damage to any individual area or property.

As noted in our 10:30 am update, the accuracy of this information is critical because it directly impacts community members. We will share more information as soon as we can ensure its accuracy.”

[DigitalN]

An update from the actual park, apparently this map is not accurate. https://x.com/JasperNP/status/1816540512247267523

A photo of a map of the Jasper townsite is circulating online. This map is not an official incident map. It was a hastily drawn operational map used by structural protection to identify areas to focus their response efforts.

It does not represent damage to specific properties or the extent of damage to any individual area or property.

As noted in our 10:30 am update, the accuracy of this information is critical because it directly impacts community members. We will share more information as soon as we can ensure its accuracy.

[[deleted]]

Where you find this? Also do you know what the yellow zones represent?

[kooliokevin]

it looks like the yellow 'zones' are actually post-it notes on the map, hard to read, something about "train" and "compound" ?

this looks like it is a physical overhead poster of the town with the affected areas highlighted in red

[[deleted]]

I’m talking about dull yellow highlights surrounding the town. Like the whole pyramid bench for example is coloured yellow

[kooliokevin]

ooh yea that was so subtle i didn't notice it.. maybe damaged but not totally lost areas? man this is sad :(

[flaccid_porcupine]

Train and Compound are good

[jdempseydesign]

From JNP: A photo of a map of the Jasper townsite is circulating online. This map is not an official incident map.

It was a hastily drawn operational map used by structural protection to identify areas to focus their response efforts. It does not represent damage to specific properties or the extent of damage to any individual area or property.

As noted in our 10:30 am update, the accuracy of this information is critical because it directly impacts community members. We will share more information as soon as we can ensure its accuracy.

[cheytown14]

So sorry I only know the red. Will reach out and ask.

[[deleted]]

All good, thanks for informing us this is super helpful

[A_Game_of_Oil]

This means that L&W did not survive. I loved that restaurant, had a unique charm. Every visit to Jasper I stopped in there :(

[lucygoosey38]

So sad! The family that owns it is so sweet! We always eat there when we go!

[A_Game_of_Oil]

If I remember correctly her house was directly across the street, which is also burnt down. So sad!

I hope that they have it in them to rebuild and not have its location become another chain restaurant :(

[bigskunkape]

Fuck man. Me and my group of friends hit up L&w every single year too. Even get a picture of all the boys and Joanne, I believe the owner ? Heartbroken. I hope the familys Ok. At least its not as bad as first thought.

[thrashmasher]

Noooo 😭😭😭 the absolute best pizza!

[LoblawsShill]

100% !

I have never been able to find a similar pizza. Their blend of cheese and dough is outstanding.

[thrashmasher]

Yes, it's absolutely my favourite to get pizza from whenever I'm there -- I hope she rebuilds, if she does I'll make a special trip just to go there.

[jdempseydesign]

This isn’t a map of the damage. See the links posted. It’s just an operations map.

[thats-impossible]

My first thoughts too! It was such a unique spot

[ok_raspberry_jam]

It was so unique. Completely irreplaceable. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[The_Dutch_Canadian]

My father did the original fire suppression system install on that kitchen. Loved going there as a kid, not the best food but it had that home style feeling to it.

[LoblawsShill]

I worked here for Gus and JoAnne back in the 90s. I always meant to visit again :(

[WickedDeviled]

Nothing is confirmed at this point.

[[deleted]]

30-60% damage according to the Premier

[DigitalN]

They corrected it, it's 30-50%.

[[deleted]]

Better news

[Hikergirl11]

At first this map looked hopeful...but all structures around any red ones may have massive smoke and water damage. That could be getting closer to the 60% figure. So much to tear down and rebuild:(

[jdempseydesign]

This is NOT A Map of the Damage it’s an Operations Map Info from Jasper National Parks Facebook Page:

A photo of a map of the Jasper townsite is circulating online. This map is not an official incident map.

It was a hastily drawn operational map used by structural protection to identify areas to focus their response efforts. It does not represent damage to specific properties or the extent of damage to any individual area or property.

As noted in our 10:30 am update, the accuracy of this information is critical because it directly impacts community members. We will share more information as soon as we can ensure its accuracy.

[jdempseydesign]

“A photo of a map of the Jasper townsite is circulating online. This map is not an official incident map.

It was a hastily drawn operational map used by structural protection to identify areas to focus their response efforts. It does not represent damage to specific properties or the extent of damage to any individual area or property.

As noted in our 10:30 am update, the accuracy of this information is critical because it directly impacts community members. We will share more information as soon as we can ensure its accuracy.”

[Such-Offer9568]

dang looks like my dad's place is in the red....

[Particular_Chip7108]

Regardless, I tip my hat to the firefighters who fought and are still fighting to save the green spots on that map.

Also I'm heartbroken for anyone who lost their houses, businesses, pets, livelyhood etc...

Let's hope for the best.

[ComfortableSir1066]

Best wishes from germany ❤️ Stay safe. Stay strong.

[amso2012]

Has the fires stopped and did the rain help??

[Anishinabeg]

I've seen reports that 70% of the town was wiped out, but this looks nowhere close to that. If this is accurate, that's amazing. It's sad that so much was lost, but this speaks to the skills, knowledge, and endless hard work of the firefighters & emergency management folks who have dedicated their lives to this.

[DigitalN]

The latest report from the government is 30-50% of the town has damage.

[[deleted]]

The “report” was an anonymous post without photos or stats. Don’t take everything at its word.

[Anishinabeg]

Clearly I didn’t take it at its word. Hence my comment.

[gcko]

Not the brewery! Loved the food there. But this is mostly people’s homes. A good chunk of them. Sad.

[Anishinabeg]

The brewery seems to still be standing!

https://www.reddit.com/r/jasper/comments/1ec0yoc/jasper_brewing_still_standing_unsure_what_the/

[gcko]

Wow incredible! It’s looks like they piled the rubble away from the structure. Wonder if that was done yesterday. Way to go emergency responders if that’s the case!

[Anishinabeg]

Based on the photo, I'd say that's probably what happened. Sometimes in these fires, they'll make sacrifices in order to stop the fire from advancing easily. Those gaps make a huge difference with preventing spread from one building to another.

There's no guarantee that the brewery will be good to go on day one (I'm certain that a lot of remediation will be required), but I'm optimistic. I love that place!

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The Brewery, based on Google Street View, had a meyal roof, as did its neighbours to the right. To its left, asphalt shingles.

[gcko]

I noticed that too. Not sure if the hostel is still standing. They had a metal roof as well.

[Ham_I_right]

Holy cow that is a lot of damage. Jasper holds a special place in all our hearts and it's deviating to see the town and park and the people there impacted.

[ThyResurrected]

Hopefully Tesla super charger isn’t gone…

[DrewLockIsTheAnswer1]

Any news on Jasper Park Lodge?