Two Catholic churches on Indigenous land in the southern Okanagan were destroyed by fire, after shock waves continue from the discovery of 215 unidentified graves near the old Kamloops Indian Residential School.
As per Canadian Police, they are treating fire that destroyed two Catholic churches named Sacred Heart Church and St Gregory's Church.
Reportedly, the two churches were built more than 100 years ago, located about 40km (25 miles) apart in the western province.
As per authorities, liquid accelerants are believed to have been used.
The institutions were often run by the Roman Catholic Church.
Police in Penticton said an officer spotted the blaze at Sacred Heart Church at about 01:00 local time on Monday, but the building was engulfed when the officer arrived at the scene. While, at about 03:10 local time, police in Oliver received reports that St Gregory's Church was also on fire.
Both historic buildings burnt to the ground.
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