Highway 3 reopened amid wildfire west of Osoyoos

The Conifryd Creek wildfire is seen from above along Highway 3 near Osoyoos on Monday August 11, 2025 (BCWS Image)

By Jan Schuermann

Posted August 11, 2025 7:08 pm.

Last Updated August 12, 2025 7:18 pm.

According to Drive BC, Highway 3 has reopened in both directions as the wildfire west of Osoyoos has been under control.

The BC Wildfire Service reported that a wildfire just west of Osoyoos broke out on Monday evening, prompting the highway closure in both directions.

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The closure was in effect at Old Richter Pass, around 10 kilometres west of the Osoyoos centre.

Compared to Monday, the fire has grown to more than 10 hectares in size.

“The fire is currently displaying rank one fire behavior, which means a smoldering ground fire with no visible flame, explained BC Wildfire Service spokesperson Taylor Wallace.

The local Osoyoos Fire Rescue is aided in its firefighting efforts by 22 ground personnel from the BC Wildfire Service.

“They were supported by multiple aerial resources in the form of airtankers and helicopters,” Wallace said.

BC Wildfire Service says that the blaze is suspected to have been caused by humans.

More to come.

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