Crews have been called to battle a new wildfire burning just west of Osoyoos.

The fire, which was first discovered late Monday, is burning along Highway 3 on the west side of Osoyoos Lake and north of the airport, and was last mapped at 7.5 hectares in size.

Global News viewers reported both planes and helicopters dumping water on the fire.

DriveBC said Highway 3 was closed in both directions at Old Richter Pass Road.

The fire is classified as out of control, meaning it is spreading or expected to spread beyond its current perimeter.

#BREAKING : New #BCwildfire in Osoyoos (west side of lake). @GlobalBC @CUrquhartGlobal pic.twitter.com/xVaI8uvSR1

— Jordan Armstrong (@jarmstrongbc) August 12, 2025

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