Fires Saturday keep Williams Lake Fire Department busy

The Williams Lake Fire Department responded to several calls for service Saturday around the lakecity.

Apr. 13, 2014 8:00 p.m.
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The Williams Lake Fire Department responded to multiple calls for service Saturday, attending fires behind the Tolko log yard, near West Fraser’s plywood plant and on Woodland Drive.

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