– With files from George Henderson, My Cariboo Now
The Evacuation Orders for the Barkerville area and the Bowron areas have been downgraded to alerts.
That decision was made at noon today (Friday) by the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
An evacuation order was issued back on Sunday (July 21st) at 3:30 p.m. for the Barkerville area and later in the day at 4:45 for the Bowron area due to the Antler Creek Wildfire.
More information about re-entering the area can be found in the Guide to Re-Entry After an Evacuation.
Residents are advised to watch for livestock and wildfires on roads.
They join the residents of Wells, who were given the green light to go home this morning after also being evacuated since Sunday.
Wildfires are still active and firefighting activities continue in the area and residents are asked to stay out of those areas.
The CRD suggests that people also prepare emotionally for their return as their neighbourhood and community may not look the same as it was prior to their evacuation.
Residents should also be aware that there may be danger trees in wildfire affected areas.
It is also important to note that air quality may remain poor as a result of smoke from nearby fire activity.
Those with respiratory issues, small children, and the elderly should consider this before they chose to return to the area.
Since these areas remain on Evacuation Alert, residents should be prepared to leave again on short notice should the need arise.
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