Wildfire evacuees continue returning home in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MANITOBA, CANADA, JUN 18 – The Pimicikamak Cree Nation lifts evacuation after nearly three weeks as wildfires become largely contained, enabling gradual return of evacuees among over 21,000 displaced in Manitoba.
- Officials warned of continued wildfire hot spots near Flin Flon, which posed a significant risk to the community during the fourth week of mandatory evacuation.
- About 5,000 residents of Flin Flon have no confirmed return date, as a re-entry plan is still being worked on.
- Evacuation orders were lifted for some communities, while evacuees began returning to areas deemed safe.
- The Chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation announced that the fire is now largely contained, allowing for gradual repatriation of evacuees.
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