WELLINGTON, New Zealand - About 3,000 people who fled as a wildfire threatened a New Zealand town were allowed to return home Monday as firefighting conditions improved. Another 400 residents living in valleys near the fire aren’t yet able to return, although officials hope they will be able to soon. Firefighters say they’ve gained the upper hand over the blaze thanks to favourable weather conditions. He said residents who return need to be prepared to evacuate again if conditions change. But he added that he’s hopeful valley residents will also be able to return home soon.

Source: thestar February 11, 2019 02:37 UTC