When the notice to evacuate Jasper came, Taylor Booth only grabbed a handful of things: his cat, his Xbox, laptop, his DJ gear and some clothes.

He figured they’d be back home shortly. After all, Jasper had been threatened by forest fires in the past. Before, the town survived, a combination of Herculean efforts by firefighting crews and fortuitous changes in the weather.

With shops and homes destroyed, Jasperites mourn what was lost and wonder what they'll return home to.{ai:summary}<p>When the evacuation alarm sounded, Taylor Booth pocketed his cat and tech, convinced he’d return soon. Jasper had stared down flames before, armed with brave firefighters and a lucky breeze—just a hiccup in the usual grind. </p><p>But a firestorm brews, and this time, fate holds cards close. #society</p>

'Every Jasperite wants to get home': Lives left behind in the days following Jasper evacuation

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