Wildfire That Forced Thousands From Fort Nelson, BC, Now Listed as Under Control

A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C., is shown on May 13, 2024 in a handout photo. The Canadian Press/HO-BC Wildfire Service

The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control.

The BC Wildfire Service says in a social media statement that the 123-square-kilometre fire in northeastern B.C. is not expected to grow beyond its current boundary.