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Bradley Creek Fire Leaves Community in Ashes | Vancouver News
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A wildfire fueled by brutal winds tore through Bradley Creek, destroying 30 band member homes and 200 non-band homes—leaving the community in ruins. Residents had mere minutes to flee as flames raced ahead, while critical infrastructure like the powwow arbour and daycare were saved by aerial water drops. Survivors describe surreal, terrifying conditions with fire seemingly chasing them, and many lost irreplaceable belongings, facing insurance hurdles on reserve land. Evacuation orders expanded as dry heat returns, and crews scramble to build control lines amid downed power lines and debris-strewn streets—beginning a long, painful recovery.
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