Published • loading... • Updated
King ‘Greatly Shocked and Saddened’ over Deadly Blaze at Canadian Military Base
Officials said winds shifted and turned a contained blaze into a fatal fire, leaving 19 of the 39 hospitalized in critical condition.
- On Saturday, a fast-moving grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed four soldiers and injured 39, with at least 19 in critical condition.
- Major General Wade Rutland, commander of the 1st Canadian Division of the Canadian Armed Forces, reported infantry were conducting "high-intensity combat training with live munitions" when wind gusts of up to 90km/h caused the fire to shift rapidly.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the event as "one of the worst tragedies for the forces on Canadian soil in peacetime," noting victims included soldiers from the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.
- Offering his condolences, The King expressed his "deepest sympathy" to families affected, while the Canadian Armed Forces stated no indications suggest terrorist activity or oil infrastructure involvement in the ongoing investigation.
- Authorities have launched an investigation that Rutland said may take at least a month, while healthcare facilities in Wainwright have been "completely overwhelmed" by the influx of patients receiving treatment.
Insights by Ground AI
15 Articles
15 Articles
Evening Standard+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
King ‘greatly shocked and saddened’ over deadly blaze at Canadian military base
Charles, who is King of Canada, also praised the courage and dedication of emergency workers for responding to the most challenging circumstances.
·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources15
Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Left
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources lean Left
59% Left
L 59%
C 33%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
