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Serious incident at Canadian military base causes deaths and injuries; strong winds spread fire beyond base, authorities say
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A "serious incident" at a Canadian military base caused a large fire and resulted in deaths and injuries, according to authorities. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government is working closely with the province of Alberta and local authorities, expressing thoughts for those affected. Defense Minister David McGuinty called it a "very tragic incident" at Wainwright base and said all necessary resources are being mobilized, though no casualty figures were provided. He added that officials are working to determine exactly what happened on Saturday and that more information will follow as verified details emerge. Local authorities said strong winds caused the fire to spread beyond the military base. Wainwright is located about 210 kilometers southeast of Edmonton, the provincial capital.
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A "serious incident" at a Canadian military base triggered a fire. Defence Minister David McGuinty speaks of dead and injured.
According to authorities, a "serious incident" involving dead and injured people occurred at a military base in Canada. The incident also sparked a large fire. The government is working closely with the province of Alberta and local authorities, Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote on the platform X. "Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men who are affected."
Defence Minister David McGuinty said it was a "very tragic incident" at the Wainwright base. The government is mobilizing all necessary resources for the operation. The minister spoke of dead and injured but did not provide casualty figures. He said efforts were underway to determine exactly what happened at the base on Saturday. Further information would follow in the coming hours and days once there was confirmed knowledge, the minister said.
Local authorities stated on social media that the fire was spreading beyond the military base due to strong winds. Wainwright is located approximately 210 kilometers southeast of the provincial capital, Edmonton.
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