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Was the Jasper wildfire fuelled by a storm it created?

Was the Jasper wildfire fuelled by a storm it created?

Mornings with Simi

August 7, 20247m 0sbonus

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Show Notes

In response to the wildfire that devastated one-third of Jasper, Alberta, Parks Canada is collaborating with wildfire researchers to understand the disaster and its implications for future fires.

The wildfire, which started from lightning strikes and was accelerated by strong winds, engulfed the town in less than three days.

Guest: Richard Carr, Fire Research Analyst with the Canadian Forest Service

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