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 or whether anyone was injured.
A major fire erupted at CFB Wainwright, a military base in Alberta, Canada, on Saturday, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney disclosed the incident on X, stating that it was a serious occurrence leading to a significant fire at the base. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described the blaze as both significant and tragic, emphasizing that numerous military personnel are impacted by the event.
Both Carney and Smith have not yet provided details regarding the origin of the fire or any reports of injuries. The incident unfolded just prior to the upcoming October 19 referendum in Alberta, a province housing the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves, where residents will decide on the process for possibly separating from the rest of Canada.
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