The fire that overtook the Jasper townsite late last month left many Canadians reeling.

Like Fort McMurray and Slave Lake before it, wildfire hit the iconic mountain destination, destroying a large swath of the community.

Edmonton Journal reporter Zac Delaney joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the destruction wrought by the fire, the recovery efforts and how long residents could be waiting before they return.

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The fire that overtook the Jasper townsite late last month left many Canadians reeling.{ai:summary}<p>Jasper's picturesque charm turned to ash as wildfire swept through, echoing past tragedies in Fort McMurray and Slave Lake. Amid chaos, recovery efforts begin while residents brace for a long wait to reclaim their homes.</p><p>The flames may have ravaged the land, but the spirit of the community still flickers. #society</p>

10/3 podcast: Jasper wildfire destroys part of iconic mountain town

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