More than 50 residents of Kimberley Special Care Home have returned home after local evacuation alerts and orders were rescinded, according to Interior Health.
Interior Health said 53 residents were moved to backup locations July 23 because of the Matthew Creek and Wait Creek wildfires and related evacuation efforts.
The health authority said all residents who were relocated have returned safely.
Interior Health thanked the partners and organizations that helped relocate the residents and bring them home.
The health authority said it continues to monitor wildfire activity in the B.C. Interior to help ensure the safety of staff, physicians and people receiving care. Municipalities, regional districts and the BC Wildfire Service are also monitoring wildfire activity, Interior Health said.
People who need crisis support can call 310-6789.
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