After fleeing Jasper wildfire, Ottawa scout group now home safe [Video]

A group of venturer scouts who were among the first to flee Jasper National Park after last week’s evacuation order are finally back home in Ottawa.

Flames engulfed the town of Jasper, Alta., and the adjacent national park on July 22, destroying more than 30 per cent of the town and displacing thousands of people.

The scouts said they felt lucky to be safe.

The 13 scouts aged 14-17 resumed their itinerary just days after the wildfire derailed what should have been a peaceful camping trip.

Despite some flight cancellations, they finally made it home Saturday.

Ash fell from the sky

Devin Morrison, the scout leader for the group, said it wasn’t long after they returned to their campsite in Jasper National Park on Monday before they knew they had to leave.

He estimates they were about 10 …