2:15 pm Thursday

Grass fire on the reserve (Osoyoos Indian Band) – south of Black Sage Road and Nk’Mip Rd Junction.

Oliver Fire Department – one fire engine,  one water tender,  bush truck and duty officer truck on the scene.

Main damage a utility pole near the road (just north of the church and cemetery).

One witness indicated he saw a truck passing the area just before he called in the blaze to 911.

A number of people working in the area on heavy equipment.