Deaths and injuries after deadly fire breaks out near Canada military base in Alberta
Casualties confirmed, details withheld
Defence Minister David McGuinty said the fire had resulted in casualties, including people killed and injured. He did not disclose how many people were affected. Speaking to reporters, McGuinty said he could not remember a comparable incident in recent memory. No further casualty details were provided.
Carney expresses support
Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote on X that a serious incident had caused a major fire. He said his thoughts were with the women and men affected. The fire was reported near a Canadian military base in Alberta. The available information does not establish precisely when it started.
Base hosts training exercises
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation describes the site as the main base for live-fire training exercises. It reports that about 690 military personnel and 300 civilian workers are usually there on a regular day.
The district first posted about the incident at around 17:30 local time. The timing of the fire itself remains unclear.
Key points
- A major fire near a military base in Alberta caused deaths and injuries, the defence minister said.
- David McGuinty did not confirm how many people were casualties.
- Mark Carney expressed support for those affected in a post on X.
- About 690 military personnel and 300 civilian workers are regularly at the training base.