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The area of the wildfire complex is now estimated to be 36,000 hectares, though officials say mapping the fire has been challenging because of the fire, smoke, strong winds, and relocation of incident management personnel to Hinton.

“It is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, or control line."

Rain and milder conditions have helped temper the Jasper National Park wildfires, but officials say fires are still out of control and the rain is expected to let up on Friday.

“We are able to confirm that though the hotel did incur fire damage, most of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge structures, including the main lodge, remain standing and intact."

“I think there’s a real value add for the community for this service. It’s lifesaving, quite literally, and in doing so hopefully for some life-changing.”

Critical infrastructure in Jasper has not been damaged by the ongoing complex fire, and fire crews continue to battle structure fires in the town, Parks Canada says.

“Under an evacuation alert, residents should be prepared to evacuate on one hour notice.”

Edmonton evacuee centre has received 439 people as of Thursday afternoon

“Ready and reliable access to the internet is an integral part of our daily lives.”

This was the second part of the personal account, with more to come. To read the first part, visit: Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation .