Wildfire Destroys 230 Homes in Canadian Indigenous Community
A fast-moving wildfire has devastated an Indigenous community in western Canada, destroying approximately 230 homes. The Bradley Creek wildfire, located near Vernon in British Columbia, is one of the most destructive in recent Canadian history. The fire, driven by strong winds, forced rapid evacuations, with some residents having only minutes to flee. Aerial firefighting efforts managed to save critical infrastructure, including a daycare and a school. The wildfire is part of a broader pattern of increasingly severe fire seasons in Canada, which have resulted in widespread air-quality alerts across North America. 
