'We'll look after you': Locals feeding, housing Fort Nelson evacuees
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With thousands evacuating Fort Nelson due to a wildfire encroaching on the town, nearby communities are opening their doors to those who’ve had their lives turned upside down in a matter of moments.
With thousands evacuating Fort Nelson due to a wildfire encroaching on the town, nearby communities are opening their doors to those who’ve had their lives turned upside down in a matter of moments.
Evacuees have been flooding to communities like Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Prince George and anywhere else that will take them.
About a two-and-a-half hours’ drive south of Fort Nelson, Pink Mountain's local inn is busy.
Staff at the Buffalo Inn scrambled to action when the evacuation orders came, opening their doors.
They have around 60 guests so far and expect more.
"They were putting rooms online, cleaning, baking, putting food out, getting people checked in,” said owner Melody Magaton.
“A lot of very upset people, people that are very uncertain of what's happening in their lives, it's just been unbelievable how everyone has pulled together.”
