What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
Summary
A big fire broke out on Saturday at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, killing at least four service members and seriously injuring many others. The fire started in the afternoon and spread quickly due to strong winds, but the cause is still being investigated.Key Facts
- The fire began around 4 p.m. local time at CFB Wainwright, a major military training base in Alberta.
- Four service members have died, and dozens are seriously injured; families of the deceased have been informed.
- The fire spread rapidly because of high winds, affecting parts of the base including training areas and possibly living quarters.
- Emergency teams, including military and civilian firefighters, worked through the night under difficult conditions to control the fire.
- The Canadian defence ministry says there is no evidence the fire was caused by terrorism.
- Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton declared a disaster response due to the number of injured brought in by ambulance.
- The base is located about 120 miles from Edmonton and 180 miles from Calgary and can have over 1,000 people there at one time.
- The exact cause of the fire is not confirmed but may involve a gas main struck during a live firing exercise.
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