Tumbler Ridge evacuation order rescinded, alert still in place

Those located in the Tumbler Ridge area can now return home, as an evacuation order that was put in place a week ago was lifted Thursday.

Tumbler Ridge residents will be able to return home on Highway 52N, Highway 29S, and Highway 52E via the Kelly Lake Road.

The district says an evacuation alert will remain in place, and it reminds people to be ready to leave the area if needed.

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The BC Wildfire Service says the 25,000-hectare fire threatening the community is seeing reduced fire behaviour because of rain on Wednesday.

However, there is plenty of smoke in the area, as BC Wildfire says strong winds from the north are bringing thick smoke from the Donnie Creek wildfire to the area.