4 Service Members Killed in Major Fire at CFB Wainwright
A fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed four service members and injured dozens more while troops were participating in training exercises.
Four Canadian service members were killed and dozens more injured in a fire that broke out Saturday at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta while troops were taking part in military training. Times of Israel BBC World
At least four deaths were confirmed by Sunday, according to official accounts of the incident. BBC World The exact number of injured personnel was not confirmed, with reports describing casualties running into the dozens and officials noting the figure remained unclear. Times of Israel
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the deaths in a televised address Sunday. Times of Israel Military personnel and emergency crews fought the fire throughout the night, Carney said, describing the conditions as among the worst imaginable. BBC World
The fire was described as a huge blaze that swept through the base. BBC World The outbreak occurred while an active training operation was underway at the installation, according to officials. Times of Israel
The cause of the fire is under investigation, officials said, and no preliminary explanation for how the blaze started had been confirmed as of Sunday. Times of Israel
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