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‘Significant casualties’ after explosion at Alberta military base: MP
Defense Minister David McGuinty said deaths and injuries were reported as firefighters battled a fast-moving blaze driven by high winds.
- On Saturday, Federal National Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed fatalities and injuries from a 'serious incident' that sparked a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta.
- High wind gusts up to 100 km/h drove the fire across the base fence into the nearby municipality, according to the Municipal District of Wainwright.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are in close contact coordinating the response, while the nearby community provides hospital and firefighting support to the base.
- Defense Minister McGuinty described the situation as 'very, very active and delicate,' with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigating the incident at the scene.
- Elections Alberta closed the Wainwright Communiplex advance vote location due to the fire, though officials confirmed no evacuation orders are currently in effect for the surrounding area.
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Defense minister confirms fatalities as strong winds spread flames beyond base perimeter in Alberta, prompting large-scale emergency response
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