– Athisayaa Prabagar
கனடாவின் அழகிய மாகாணமான அல்பேர்ட்டா வின் Jasper என்னும் வரலாற்று முக்கியத்துவம் மிக்க நகரம் காட்டுத்தீக்கு இரையாகி நினைவுத் தலங்கள் ஆகியவையும் எரிந்து அழிந்து போயின
கனடாவின் அழகிய மாகாணங்களில் ஒன்றான அல்பேர்ட்டா வின் Jasper என்னும் வரலாற்று முக்கியத்துவம் மிக்க நகரம் காட்டுத்தீக்கு இரையாகி 50 வீதமான வரலாற்று பதிவான கட்டடங்கள் மற்றும் நினைவுத் தலங்கள் ஆகியவையும் எரிந்து அழிந்து போயின என அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
மேற்படி மாகாணத்தின் முதலமைச்சரான Danielle Smith அம்மையார் பத்திரிகையாளர்களின் கேள்விகளுக்கு பதிலளிக்கையில் கண்களில் நீர் வடிய வடிய தனது உருக்கமான பதில்களை அளித்தார்.
அந்த மாகாணத்தின் Jasper என்னும் வரலாற்று முக்கியத்துவம் மிக்க நகரம் காட்டுத்தீக்கு இரையாகி தனது சோபையை இழந்துள்ளது என அங்கிருந்து கிடைக்கும் செய்திகள் தெரிவிக்கின்றன
Wildfiresnear Jasper, Alberta have intensified, forcing an estimated 25,000 residentsand tourists to evacuate the town. Two major wildfires threaten the city as officials work hard to manage the situation.
The Southern wildfire began due to dry conditions and strong winds which grew rapidly and made its way to the town of Jasper. Although Jasper National Park received a small amount of rain which helped reduce fire, it was not enough to control the entire situation.
The Mayor of the Municipality of Jasper, visibly moved by the situation, expressed her deep concern and solidarity with residents and visitors impacted by the wildfires. She announced the Alberta government’s commitment to assisting the affected families to recover and rebuild so that they can be a “one-of-a-kind” community once again.
An evacuation order for Jasper was issued on Monday night and by Wednesday, it was completed. Parks Canada, coordinating with federal, provincial and municipal agencies, mobilized all available resources to protect the town and its critical infrastructure.
Crews are working closely to save as many structures as possible but this has been named as a significant loss according to Parks Canada. Infrastructures such as Jasper Maligne Lodge, small companies, and, neighbourhoods have been damaged severely. Firefighters remain in town and are trying their best to protect facilities, pipelines, and the wastewater treatment plant.
Jasper National Park, a national and international historical treasure, has also closed until August 6 but is providing updates about the reopening and potential further closures. Stars like Marilyn Monroe and TV shows such as “The
Bachelor” were filmed there.
Many animals such as bears, cougars, elk, and goats have also been impacted by the crisis.Probable train cancellations from Via Rail have been issued to warn residents due to safety concerns and poor air quality. Major Canadian airlines have implemented flexible rebooking policies for impacted passengers and are helping to provide the necessary support.
PrimeMinister Justin Trudeau wrote on social media platform X that Canadian Forces resources and emergency wildfire resources will be deployed to the province immediately. British Colombia, having its own wildfire crisis could not assist Alberta and its residents.
For those affected by the disruptions, it is important to stay informed, contact travel providers, follow safety instructions, and utilize all support resources offered by the agencies.
Despite the challenging circumstances, the community of Jasper and support from Canada offer hope for recovery and stand with residents in the wake of these devastating wildfires.
