4 soldiers dead, dozens injured in fire at Canada’s military base
Prime Minister Mark Carney made the solemn announcement without providing details on what caused the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday.
A devastating fire at Canada's Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta province claimed the lives of four soldiers and left dozens injured. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the tragedy, stating it was one of the worst peacetime disasters to hit the Canadian Armed Forces on home soil. The cause of the fire was not disclosed.
Wainwright's healthcare facilities were reportedly overwhelmed, with a doctor describing the situation as "a disaster" and "a one-in-15 to 25-year disaster." The fire erupted in the base's training area around 4pm local time on Saturday, spreading rapidly due to high winds. Military and civilian crews battled the blaze throughout the night, risking their lives to protect fellow Canadians.
Carney emphasized that the Canadian Armed Forces would care for the injured and support the armed forces members bearing the weight of the loss. The fire also disrupted advance voting ahead of Monday's vote on Alberta's potential independence from Canada.
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