Officials in Creighton and Denare Beach say progress is being made to get wildfire-displaced families into temporary housing, with units expected to be ready by October.

At a public information session held Wednesday, residents were told most of the temporary housing will be placed on vacant lots in Creighton. Mayor Bruce Fidler said Collins Crescent has space for 22 or 23 mobile units, with additional lots available in the trailer court.

“The urgent need is getting some housing in place before winter,” he said. “We’d like to have most people settled by the end of October.”

Denare Beach councillor Karen Thomson said her community does not have suitable land available for that many units because of the fire damage, making Creighton’s contribution vital.

“Creighton has been generous in s

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