A Long Night For Members Of The Williams Lake Fire Department

The Williams Lake Fire Department responded to 4 separate fire incidents in the overnight hours of Thursday June 12.

Deputy Fire Chief Corey Boyd said at 1:10 they were called out to a small wildland fire off to the side of Highway 20 near the railroad bridge.

Once on scene Boyd said the fire had put itself out and the first responding engine cooled the area to ensure it wouldn’t re-ignite.

Later at 1:45 the Williams Lake Fire Department received a dispatch for a vehicle fire in the wrecking yard on Mackenzie avenue.

Boyd said on scene it was confirmed there was 1 fully involved vehicle among rows of other vehicles.

The engine crew was able knock the fire down quickly and cool exposures.

Just before 5 the department received a burning complaint in the Westridge area for an unattended small campfire that was extinguished by the Duty Officer.

Then at 6:12 the Williams Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a possible wildland fire close to the RC Cotton Trail.

Boyd said a 10 by 10 foot small wildland fire was found in the bushes 50 feet off the trail towards the river.

That fire was extinguished quickly.

“At this time, the cause of these fires is undetermined.” Boyd said, “We do not know whether these fires are accidental or intentional, we continue to encourage the public to be vigilant and call 911 if they see a fire.”