Residents forced out by a wildfire last week in the northeastern British Columbia community of Tumbler Ridge were allowed to return home Thursday.
More than 2,000 people had been ordered to leave last week when a fast-moving wildfire encroached on the town.
A statement on the District of Tumbler Ridge website says an evacuation alert will remain in place indefinitely, “and residents are reminded to be ready to evacuate the area with little notice should the need be determined.”
Residents were told to leave on June 8 when the West Kiskatinaw wildfire threatened to overrun the community.
Recent rain and a change in winds calmed the wildfire, although it remains classified as out of control….