A resident near Lethbridge says two water bombers were seen working on the blaze, and there is a lot of smoke in the community. (Submitted by Jessica ONeill)

Residents of parts of the local service district of Lethbridge, N.L. can return to their homes Monday afternoon, but a wildfire that started in a bark pile and spread to the adjacent forest remains active.

The evacuation zone included the areas of Oldford's Hill to Southwest Bridge and Bayside Drive and Forest Drive, where the Sexton Lumber saw mill is located.

An evacuation alert remains in effect, according to local service district clerk Annie Harris.

Speaking with CBC Radio Monday, Sexton Lumber Owner Kevin Sexton said the fire is not human caused — but rather by a chemical reaction and spontaneous combustion.

"Right now, t

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