The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) says the evacuation orders for Fort Nelson and the Fort Nelson First Nation will be rescinded tomorrow (Monday) morning at 8:00.
An Evacuation Alert will remain in place until the risk from fire has been eliminated.
According to the NRRM, several properties that were damaged in the initial fire are not safe for public access.
To ensure public safety, a Prohibit Entry Order will remain in place on those properties until they have been effectively secured.
Only property owners, their designates or other permitted personnel may enter a Prohibit Entry Order area, under permit issued by the NRRM Emergency Operations Centre.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the Parker Lake Wildfire is 12,348 hectares in size, and is still listed as Out of Control.
There are 149 firefighters responding to the wildfire, with 18 helicopters and 11 pieces of heavy equipment.
UPDATE: The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality & the Fort Nelson First Nation have announced the #Evacuation Order for the #FortNelson area will be rescinded at 8:00 am on Monday, May 27, 2024. Follow @NorthernRockies & visit https://t.co/MMFgrChL4V for the latest info on… https://t.co/J7vEYor5I4
— Emergency Info BC (@EmergencyInfoBC) May 26, 2024
1/3 Emergency department services at Fort Nelson General Hospital are resuming on Monday, May 27, as community members begin to return following the Parker Lake wildfire evacuation. pic.twitter.com/R9EqNPYweb
— Northern Health (@Northern_Health) May 26, 2024
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