Workers in Osoyoos took pictures of a large red ball of fire as grass burned fiercely on OIB land south of the old Haynes structures Wednesday afternoon after 2 o’clock.

Initially the Osoyoos Fire Department called in to contain the fire but were replaced by Ministry of Forestry crews who remained on the scene until all hot spots extinguished.

Earlier firemen were supported by an air bomber which dropped retardant on the smouldering area. No structural damage. No known injuries.  About five acres of grasslands burnt north of vineyards on the east side of Black Sage/(Radio Transmitter (Nk’Mip)/Rd 22 Junction. Check map at bottom of story.