Evacuation order lifted for Valemount residents as more than 400 fires burn across B.C.

The evacuation order issued for areas of Valemount, B.C., earlier this evening has been downgraded to an evacuation alert, meaning residents there can return to their homes but must be ready to leave on short notice.

Evacuation order lifted for Valemount residents as more than 400 fires burn across B.C.
Smoke and haze arise from the ground, as pictured from a plane. The smoke seems to be just below the aircraft and near a few roads.

The evacuation order issued for areas of Valemount, B.C., earlier this evening has been downgraded to an evacuation alert, meaning residents there can return to their homes but must be ready to leave on short notice.