Last evacuation order lifted for Ainslie Creek wildfire in B.C.

Last evacuation order lifted for Ainslie Creek wildfire in B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO Open this photo in gallery: A helicopter being used to fight the Brunswick Creek wildfire prepares to pick up more water as smoke from the Ainslie Creek wildfire is seen in the distance, in Boston Bar, B.C., on July 9. DARRYL DYCK/THE CANADIAN PRESS COMMENTS SHARE SAVE FOR LATER Listen to this article Learn more about audio Log in or create a free account to listen to this article. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District in southern British Columbia has lifted the last of its evacuation orders related to the out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire. The regional district says an order has been downgraded to an evacuation alert for 58 addressed properties in the Coldwater and Patchett Road areas. Another 94 properties that had been under evacuation alert were declared all clear. B.C. ends provincial state of emergency as wildfires continue to burn An evacuation order issued by the Spuzzum First Nation remained in place as of Saturday afternoon related to the fire that was last measured at 677 square kilometres. The regional district says in a statement that approximately 248 properties it covers remain on evacuation alert as of Saturday afternoon. It says property owners are free to return but should use caution and be aware of any hazards in the area. Sign up for the B.C. Insider Newsletter. B.C. Bureau Chief Wendy Cox brings in-depth analysis of the biggest stories in the province each week SIGN UP EXPLORE NEWSLETTERS Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Comments Read or post comments Diversions Horoscope Daily astrology with Sally Brompton Daily Crossword Solve today's puzzle Daily Cryptic Witty word play at its best Sudoku Three difficulty levels to solve Follow related authors and topics BRITISH COLUMBIA FOLLOW WILDFIRES IN CANADA FOLLOW Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following. Interact with The Globe BUSINESS BRIEF NEWSLETTER Get daily in-depth business news and analysis A daily look at the most important business stories that are making news and moving markets, written by Chris Wilson-Smith SIGN UP HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER Be well Keep up to date on the latest nutrition news and dietary advice, fitness tips and wellness trends SIGN UP TOOLS AND CALCULATORS Make confident decisions Our financial tools and calculators can help you take on whatever life throws your…