Canada Reports Fatalities, Injuries After Military Base Fire
Canada has reported deaths and injuries following a serious incident that triggered a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed the casualties in a statement late Saturday, expressing sadness over the incident.
Prime Minister Mark Carney also acknowledged the incident, describing it as a serious event that caused a major fire. He said the government was working closely with Alberta officials and local authorities to respond to the situation and support those affected.
Canadian authorities said further details would be released in the coming hours and days. The base, located about 210 kilometres east of Edmonton, houses the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre and the 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre. The cause of the incident and the exact number of casualties had not been disclosed in the report.
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