It was announced that only when the fire was under control ______ to return to their homes.
 
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 that从句中only引导的时间状语从句位于句首,that从句需用部分倒装结构。根据句意可知控制火势在先,允许回家在后,所以应用过去将来时。故答案为C。