Social media posts claim wildfires near the Canadian city of Kelowna were started intentionally to push people into '15-minute smart cities.' This is unsubstantiated; provincial officials are investigating the cause of the blazes, but there is no indication of coordinated arson -- and while the growing British Columbia town has an 'intelligent city strategy,' it does not seek to displace residents.
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