Williams Lake RCMP says a motor vehicle incident was the cause of a small wildfire north of the Lake City.
The incident occurred between two vehicles on Highway 97 and was reported to the RCMP at approximately 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 17.
The collision was located between Lynes Creek Road and Blue Lake Road, approximately 18 km north of Williams Lake, near Soda Creek, and south of McLeese Lake.
“We are pleased to say that everyone walked away from that incident without any significant injuries,” says Sergeant Brad McKinnon.
“However, as a result of the collision, it did spark a fire in the area. The BC Wildfire Service is currently undergoing and working on fire suppression efforts to extinguish the fire.”
McKinnon adds that the cause of the collision is still under investigation.
According to McKinnon and DriveBC, northbound traffic along Highway 97 has reopened with alternating traffic. Southbound traffic is currently still at a standstill.
The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is currently ‘Being Held’, and reached 0.4 hectares in size.
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