Residents forced to evacuate from Mathias Colomb Cree Nation due to wildfires are returning home now that temporary generators have been installed in the community.

Manitoba Hydro says the utility is now focused on replacing the 77 poles on the power line feeding the community that were damaged by the blaze.

The two 15 hundred kilo watt generators were shipped by rail as they’re too big to be flown into the community, and luckily the fire left the railway into Pukatawagan intact.

The crown entity stated it will continue to update community leadership and the agencies that are assisting with the situation.

Manitoba Hydro says the generators will be in place until repairs are complete, but it hasn't specified when that would be.