BC Wildfires: Plans Underway for Residents’ Return to Evacuated Town of Fort Nelson

Published on May 22, 2024

The mayor of the regional municipality that includes the evacuated community of Fort Nelson, B.C., says he’s optimistic crews have “a very good handle” on the wildfire burning outside town and plans are underway for residents to return. Rob Fraser says the first phase involved ensuring it was safe enough to move the Fort Nelson emergency operations centre back into town after it was moved as the fire threatened earlier this month, and the second phase involves utility services. Mr. Fraser posted a video update on late May 21 saying hydro, natural gas and telecommunications crews were in town working to ensure the services are safely up and running....

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