‘Significant casualties’ after explosion at Alberta military base: MP
Officials say the blaze spread rapidly in high winds, and air ambulances were dispatched as authorities worked to confirm casualties.
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed a "serious incident creating a major fire" at CFB Wainwright, located east of Edmonton, in a social media post.
- High winds caused a "large fire" near the base to spread rapidly into the Municipal District of Wainwright, crossing municipal boundaries as emergency responders mobilized.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described the blaze as "a significant and tragic fire at CFB Wainwright that is affecting many of our brave military personnel," and said the province remains in "close contact" with federal authorities.
- Suzanne Lalande, a spokesperson with the Department of National Defence, confirmed the department is aware of "an incident in Wainwright, Alberta," emphasizing that safety and security remain their "highest priority."
- Officials have not released details regarding the cause of the blaze or injuries, though the Department of National Defence will provide additional information as it becomes available and can be confirmed.
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Fatalities feared as fire erupts at Canadian military base in Alberta
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that a “serious incident” caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta. “A serious incident creating a major fire has occurred at CFB Wainwright, in Alberta,” Carney said in a social media post. “Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men affected,” he said. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described the fire as “significant and tragic” and said it was affecting many military personn…
Serious incident at Canada military base in Alberta causes major fire, Carney says
CALGARY, Oct 17 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that a \"serious incident\" had caused a major fire at a military base in northern Alberta. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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