More than 100 Jasper wildfire evacuees have registered in Calgary

The City of Calgary says it has helped dozens of people forced to flee from Jasper since its evacuation centre opened Tuesday.

In an update Wednesday, the city says as of 9 a.m., 108 evacuees had registered in Calgary.

This includes 82 adults, eight seniors (65+), 28 children (under 18), and no pets.

City officials say this includes 53 Jasper residents and 55 tourists.


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To date, the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has given 73 hotel rooms for evacuees at participating hotels.

Evacuees are able to get help finding shelter and other supports as the firefight continues. There have been no requests for further supports so far.

The city is still encouraging evacuees to register with the province.

Those that need accommodations can register at the Calgary Reception Centre at the Shouldice Arena at 1515 Home Road NW.

The reception centre is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday morning.

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