Williams Lake wildfire prompts local state of emergency

By Amy Judd Global News

Posted July 22, 2024 10:57 am

Updated July 22, 2024 7:39 pm

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A local state of emergency has been declared in Williams Lake where crews are battling an out-of-control wildfire that broke out on the outskirts of town.

The River Valley wildfire started just before 6 p.m. Sunday in the River Valley Area, catching several structures on fire.

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The cause of the fire was reportedly a tree falling on power lines and a state of emergency was declared shortly afterwards.

Residents are being asked to avoid the River Valley area while firefighting efforts continue.

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