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Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say
A wildfire destroyed about 230 homes in the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, British Columbia, making it one of Canada’s most destructive fires in recent years. The Bradley Creek wildfire, fueled by strong winds, forced evacuations of 8,000 people and damaged critical infrastructure despite aerial firefighting efforts.
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- Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say
- Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say
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