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.
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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