Deadly fire breaks out at Canada military base

A large fire broke out at Canada's military base in Alberta, resulting in casualties and extensive damage, according to the Defence Minister David McGuinty. The Canadian Armed Forces are collaborating with local authorities to handle the fire and investigate its cause, with McGuinty describing the situation as "very, very active and delicate."

Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed concern over the incident, tweeting that a "serious incident creating a major fire" had taken place, and wishing well for all those affected. Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, which is one of the country's busiest military training facilities, was the location of the fire. The blaze rapidly spread due to high winds and breached the base's fences, reported the Municipal District of Wainwright.

McGuinty noted that he could not recall a similar incident in recent memory. The exact time the fire commenced remains unknown, but the district initially announced the situation around 17:30 local time. Authorities have advised residents to stay away from the area and to allow emergency vehicles to proceed without obstruction.