N.L. Premier Andrew Furey says the wildfire near the community isn’t out yet but is under control.
Wildfire considered under control
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Thousands of residents from Labrador City are shown earlier this month heading east to Happy Valley-Goose Bay as a wildfire threatens the town. (Darryl Dinn/CBC)
N.L. Premier Andrew Furey has announced that the evacuation of Labrador City is being partially lifted.
The wildfire threatening the community is not entirely out, but it is now considered under control.
Over the next 48 hours, essential personnel and their families are being invited to return.
Furey said he anticipates a full lift of the evacuation order by noon Monday.
More to come
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