Residents of Red Lake are starting to return to their homes after a forest fire forced the evacuation of the community several days ago. The fire, known as Red Lake 49, was burning just two kilometres from the community. The province also lifted an order restricting access to Red Lake as of 7 a.m. Sunday, clearing the way for residents to return. Some Red Lake residents were flown to other municipalities, including Thunder Bay; Mota said Sunday flights home were being rescheduled, and those residents would likely start heading back to Red Lake on Monday. "Once a fire's control status changes to under control, that's a fairly important milestone in the journey of a fire from not under control toward out," he said.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2020 15:32 UTC