It’s been hard to find a hotel room in Hinton, Alta., lately.

Firefighters from across Canada and around the world have been calling the town of 10,000 home since late July after joining the fight against massive wildfires some 75 kilometres down the highway in Jasper National Park.

Also stationed in Hinton for the past few weeks have been Parks Canada, Red Cross and Alberta Emergency Management Agency personnel, as well as some of the 5,000 Jasper, Alta. residents ordered out on July 22.

Hinton officials and community leaders say the town will continue to do all it can to support its municipal neighbour, despite dealing with their own issues as a result of the fires{ai:summary}<p>Hinton’s streets are crowded; the summer air thick with the scent of smoke and desperation. Firefighters from near and far have turned the town into their temporary base, battling relentless wildfires raging in Jasper National Park.</p><p>With emergency crews and evacuees overflowing, Hinton is a haven in chaos, where the scent of urgency burns as bright as the flames they fight. #society</p>

Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term, for better or worse

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