An evacuation order at the controversial Anita Place homeless camp in Maple Ridge has been lifted. Occupants of the tent city were ordered out March 2, so emergency officials could remove safety hazards following a series of fires at the tent city. Emergency officials carried out an evacuation order at the Anita Place homeless camp March 2, following a series of fires at the site. The city confirms only verified camp residents, their legal counsel and government outreach workers will now be allowed to access the site. Sandi Orr is one of dozens of homeless people who've been living at Anita Place for more than a year.

Source: CBC News March 12, 2019 02:03 UTC