Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ) has raised its estimated losses from the Jasper wildfire in Alberta to CAD 1.23 billion, significantly up from CAD 880 million initially. The fire, which damaged 358 structures between July 22 and August 17, 2024, is now the second-costliest in Canadian history, highlighting the severe impact on communities and the ongoing threat of wildfires. Source and details of the news