Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base training area, officials say
Major fire reported at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
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A fire has reportedly broken out near a Canadian Forces Base in Alberta and is spreading rapidly into the district of Wainwright, about two hours east of Edmonton. CBC News Network has the latest.
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- Emergency personnel are responding to a "significant and tragic" fire on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the incident is "affecting many of our brave military personnel."
- Prime Minister Mark Carney also described the fire as "serious."
- Officials confirmed paramedics had responded, but officials have released few additional details.
October 18
'Serious incident' leads to fire at Alberta military base
A large fire on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta has spread rapidly due to Saturday’s strong winds, creating an incident that the province's premier has called "significant and tragic."
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said in a post on X at 6:15 p.m. that the province is "learning of a significant and tragic fire that is affecting many of our brave military personnel."
Prime Minister Mark Carney also said in a social media post just after 6 p.m. that a "serious incident creating a major fire occurred at CFB Wainwright."
"Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men affected," Carney wrote. "We are working closely with the Government of Alberta and local authorities. Premier Smith and I are in close contact, as are our relevant ministers and officials."
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