Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland issued an open letter to the town's residents to tell them he was sad to share the wildfire had ravaged the community.

"The destruction and loss that many of you are facing and feeling is beyond description and comprehension; my deepest sympathies go out to each of you," said Ireland.

"Our first priority continues to be your safety and well-being."

Ireland said the incident management team and first responders on the ground continue to work valiantly to protect Jasper and co-ordinate supports for evacuees heading to nearby communities. He called people's resilience and strength "the backbone of our community."

In the coming days and weeks, he said they will rally together, support one another, and recover from the wildfire. He said people should continue to be patient and look out for themselves and loved ones.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was interrupting his Tofino vacation to chair a meeting of the Incident Response Group composed of high-level cabinet ministers and other officials.

Jasper National Park said the area received a small amount of rain overnight, but it was not enough to help firefighters.

It said there have been no reports of injuries.

"Significant structural firefighting reinforcements arrived throughout the night and have continued to assist with firefighting efforts in the community overnight and this morning," it said.

"Due to the ongoing fire conditions and our focus on the response effort, it is impossible to share information about specific locations and the extent of damage at this time."

As people can understand, it said the accuracy of this information is critical because it has a direct impact on community members. In response, it will more information as soon as soon as it can to be accurate.

While it understands people are desperate to know about the status of their communities, homes, workplaces, businesses, and cherished places, it said it will need some time to stabilize this incident as it accesses and assesses structures.

Trudeau thanked the first responders who are in Alberta right now, as they are fighting to save every home and community they can.

“Thank you for your courage and for working non-stop to fight these wildfires,” said Trudeau.

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