RM of Alexander partially lifts evacuation order in Bird River
Evacuation order for area near Nopiming fire issued 3 weeks ago
The Rural Municipality of Alexander is partially lifting an evacuation order triggered by a wildfire that's been active in eastern Manitoba for more than 20 days.
The RM said in an update Sunday it was lifting the order for areas on Provincial Road 315 going north to the intersection of Hill Drive, in Bird River.
The fire at Nopiming Provincial Park, on Manitoba's east side, was 185,400 hectares in size and about one kilometre from Bird River, as of the province's latest fire bulletin Saturday.
People living in the area between Hill Road and the Bird River bridge to the west were told to evacuate on May 12, as winds turned toward them.
The RM said the imminent risk of danger to life and properties in the area has diminished. The area where the evacuation order is lifted covers Ledin Road, Cat Tail Drive, Tagasen Boulevard, Hugh Road, Pioneer Drive, Ridge Road, Otter Drive, Crane Drive, Oiseau River Road, Hill Drive and all areas south of the bridge.
The RM partially lifted evacuation orders on areas southwest of Ledin Road on Wednesday, the same day the province declared a state of emergency because of wildfires in the province's north and east.
Bird River residents must be registered with the Connect emergency alert system and be on a two-hour evacuation notice to be allowed to return, the RM said.
A new barrier will be placed just beyond Hill Drive.