A major incident has occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The incident sparked a significant fire that was still burning on Saturday evening.
What happened
According to Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty, the incident has caused both fatalities and injuries, although the exact number of casualties has not been specified. The fire has spread beyond the military base's perimeter into the surrounding area, but local officials have not issued evacuation orders.
The Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and local emergency personnel are responding to the incident. The Canadian government is working to mobilize support, with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addressing the incident on social media.
The cause of the incident is currently unknown. Canadian Forces Base Wainwright is a major Army training installation, with approximately 1,310 military and civilian personnel stationed there.
