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NAT035 – (Wildfires-BC)
UNDATED. x–24s. The mayor of B-C’s Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says he’s aware that thousands of people forced to leave due to wildfires are champing at the bit to return home. Rob Fraser admits that while the wildfire threat has eased somewhat, there are still many, many hurdles to jump before the community will be ready to welcome everyone back.
(“..the community.”) (SOURCE: The Canadian Press)

TAG: E-S-S is the province’s Emergency Support Services, which provides short-term basic support to people impacted by disasters. In the meantime, Fraser is asking all evacuees to stay put and not rush toward home in Fort Nelson until the evacuation order has officially been lifted.

The Canadian Press broadcast team