Residents in Jasper, Alta., begin returning to homes following devastating wildfire
Residents of the Rocky Mountain tourist town of Jasper have begun returning to their homes more than three weeks after a wildfire forced them out and torched one-third of all town buildings.
Cars, trucks and recreational vehicles were winding their way along the highway through Jasper National Park to the spot where the road branches off into the town.
At that point, Mounties were stopping vehicles and only those who live in the community were being allowed to return.
Park and town officials say they want to give residents time and privacy to assess the damage to their homes and businesses before visitors return, and no time has been set for full access to the community.