B.C. wildfires: Plans underway for residents' return to evacuated town of Fort Nelson

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FORT NELSON, B.C. — 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.

Fraser posted a video update late Tuesday saying hydro, natural gas and telecommunications crews were in town working to ensure the services are safely up and running. He says they will also contact the operators of essential businesses such as grocery stores and gas stations to return ahead of about 4,700 residents.

The mayor says structure protection equipment is being moved into trailers where it can be quickly redeployed if the 123-square-kilometre blaze flares up again.

 

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