Osoyoos Wildfire

• Lawnmower sparks wildfire in Osoyoos that spread to nearby home

  Osoyoos RCMP said the fire is on Radio Tower Road and early indications are that the fire started in the grass while a homeowner was mowing their lawn.

  Fire

  Jul 17, 2025
  
• Eagle Bluff wildfire: Number of homes on evacuation alert shrinks considerably

  'We are very happy today to have the positive changes announced to the (evacuation) orders and alerts,' said the mayor of Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
  
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• Evacuation order downsized for Eagle Bluff wildfire near Osoyoos

  'We’re so happy about having the evacuation orders lifted in most places,' said the mayor of Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
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• Richter Mountain wildfire now classified as ‘being held’

  The Richter Mountain wildfire situated 17 kilometres west of Osoyoos is now classified as 'being held'.

  Fire

  Aug 14, 2022
• Okanagan-Similkameen asking for public feedback on 2021 wildfire response

  The RDOS has launched a Public and Evacuee Survey, open until Friday, Oct. 29.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2021
• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos now at 6,800 hectares; 1 home lost

  BC Wildfire says the jump from 2,000 hectares to 6,800 is due to increased visibility, which has allowed better aerial mapping.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
• Regional district expands evacuation order for Nk’Mip Creek wildfire

  The fire is currently listed at 2,000 hectares, but BC Wildfire says smoky skies have prevented aerial crews from getting a true read on how big the blaze is.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2021
• Shrike Hill Road residents come face-to-face with volatile Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Oliver, B.C.

  Homeowners battled the 2,000-hectare wildfire as it threatened homes along McKinney Road and Shrike Hill Road.

  Environment

  Jul 22, 2021
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• Firefighters scramble to save homes as Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos, B.C. flares up

  The 2,000 hectare-blaze licked the doorsteps of homes of a hillside vacation rental subdivision, called The Residences at Spirit Ridge, perched above the resort.

  Environment

  Jul 22, 2021
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• ‘Do your homework’: Osoyoos mayor urges caution before vacationing near fire zone

  Sue McKortoff said while the tourism resort destination is still welcoming tourists, it urges visitors to be prepared and plan ahead.

  Economy

  Jul 21, 2021