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Evacuation order lifted for Wabaseemong

Residents of Wabaseemong Independent Nation could be returning home soon.

The community northwest of Kenora has lifted an evacuation order that went into place in the middle of May because of a threatening forest fire.

About 800 residents were evacuated, with about 450 moved to Niagara Falls.

Others were staying in Kenora and Winnipeg.

Officials say that fire’s threat has been eased, allowing residents to return home.

More information on when they will go back is to be revealed today.

Ministry of Natural Resources crews are still working to remove equipment set up to protect buildings and homes.

It is expected that work will take at least a couple of days to complete.

The fire that threatened the community continues to burn and has exceeded 36,000 in size.

The Ministry says the western flank of the fire continues to exhibit the most active fire behaviour.

  • Randy Thoms is a veteran news broadcaster with over 40 years' experience. He is based in Fort Frances and covers stories across northwestern Ontario. Contact Randy at thoms.randy@radioabl.ca.

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