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BC Wildfire responds with air support to blaze south of Osoyoos border

On May 8, 2025, aerial units were deployed by the BC Wildfire Service to address the Wannacut Wildfire located approximately 18 kilometres south of Osoyoos, near the U.S. Border.
The fire began from human activity and was reported at 1:55 p.m., leading Okanogan County to issue an advisory due to its wind-driven nature.
The 100-acre fire near Wannacut Lake, situated to the southwest of Oroville, was moving northeast around 4 p.m., generating thick smoke that was detectable as far away as Penticton.
Authorities including Osoyoos, the regional government for Okanagan Similkameen, and the Lower Similkameen Band are keeping track of the wildfire situation but currently advise residents that no precautions are necessary.
The response indicates cross-border wildfire risks require coordinated monitoring and rapid aerial support to manage fires spreading near populated areas.

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