Fire Damages Tolko’s Sawmill in Williams Lake, BC

On Sunday, the Williams Lake Fire Department responded to a fire at Tolko’s Lakeview sawmill in Williams Lake, BC, MyCaribooNow reported (12-2-25).

Fire crews reported flames coming from the exterior west-side wall of the stacker section of the building. Crews remained on scene for roughly six hours, followed by an additional hour of cleanup.

“Crews spent a considerable amount of time on scene attempting to isolate and extinguish the fire and confirm that it hadn’t entered the rest of the structure,” Fire Chief Evan Dean said. The cause remains under investigation.

Damage was limited mainly to an exterior wall and electrical components. No injuries were reported.