Wildfire update July 19, 2024
Parks Canada fire crews are responding to three wildfires in Jasper National Park. All are located more than 50 km (driving distance) from the Town of Jasper and pose no immediate threat to the community or nearby communities at this time.
A new wildfire reported at 8:00 pm on July 19, 2024 is approximately 2 km west of Moose Lake Loop at Maligne Lake. The wildfire is about 0.2 hectares in size. Parks Canada is using two helicopters with water buckets to contain the fire. We will provide an update when new information is available.
Utopia wildfire
Utopia wildfire was reported Thursday evening, July 18, high above Utopia Pass and about 2 km from Miette Hot Springs. This lightning-caused wildfire is about 2 hectares in size, burning near treeline on steep slopes. Parks Canada is using helicopter bucketing to contain this wildfire.
Miette Hot Springs and Fiddle River backcountry closed
Due to how close the wildfire is to Miette Hot Springs, and to support firefighting efforts, an evacuation alert has been issued for Miette Hot Springs and Miette Bungalows.
Parks Canada has closed Miette Hot Springs, Sulphur Skyline Trail, Source of the Springs Trail, Ashlar Ridge, Utopia Campground, Slide Creek Campground, and Whitehorse Campground. This closure is happening out of an abundance of caution and to enable Parks Canada fire operations to stage out of the Miette Hot Springs area.
Miette Hot Springs Road is accessible only to guests and staff at Miette Bungalows, Miette Campground, and Miette Mountain Cabins.