Residents are now being allowed to return to their homes in the central Alberta hamlet of Nordegg, five days after being forced to leave.
An evacuation order was issued for both Nordegg and the hamlet of Lodgepole on Sunday due to a nearby wild fire.
Lodgepole residents were allowed back on Wednesday, and officials announced on Friday morning that Nordgegg residents were also able to return home.
However, a two-hour evacuation notice remains in effect, and residents are asked not to touch any fire equipment or hoses which remain.
A state of local emergency remains in effect for the town site, and areas around the hamlet and mine site are still closed.
Firefighters will continue to contain the wildfire and extinguish hot spots.
Visit the Alberta Emergency Alert website for more information.
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