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Number of casualties unknown in "very, very active and delicate" situation in Alberta, says defence minister.
Event intelligence
Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta
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Current state
A grass fire during a training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed four service members and injured dozens; 39 people were hospitalized with at least 19 in critical condition, the blaze spread beyond the base into surrounding rural areas, and the cause remains unknown.
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BBC News – World BBC
Deaths confirmed in major fire at Canada military base
Number of casualties unknown in "very, very active and delicate" situation in Alberta, says defence minister.
BBC News – World BBC
Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured
Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".
NYTimes – World NYT
Carney Says Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta Killed 4 and Injured Dozens
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the “violent, fast-moving” fire on Saturday in the province of Alberta was one of the worst tragedies for Canada’s armed forces in peacetime on Canadian soil.
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PBS
Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military base
Fire crews scrambled late into the night as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.
NPR
Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base
Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.
Euronews
Canada reports 'fatalities and injuries' following incident at military base
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
Al Jazeera
Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base: Canada minister
Defence Minister David McGuinty says people were killed and injured, but provides no figures or cause of fire.
DW
Canada: Major fire reported at military base in Alberta
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said a "serious incident" sparked a major fire at a military base in Alberta. He did not provide details on the cause of the fire.
DW
Canada: Fire at military base in Alberta leaves four dead
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident" sparked a major fire at a military base in Alberta.
DW
Canada: Fire at Alberta military Base kills four, leaves 19 in critical condition
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a "serious incident" sparked a major fire at on Alberta military base. Four people have died, 39 are in hospital and at least 19 are in critical condition.
