Several people killed in explosion and fire at Alberta military base
An explosion followed by a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta left several people dead and others injured, according to Canada’s defence minister. The cause remains unknown, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating; officials described the situation as active and delicate.
The fire occurred on Saturday and crossed the base’s fence, spreading quickly in high winds. Firefighters from several jurisdictions responded, with no evacuation order in effect at the time. The base is near the town of Wainwright, about 112 miles southeast of Edmonton, and officials said they would provide more information as it became available.
- An explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright caused deaths and injuries.
- The cause is unknown and police are investigating.
- High winds helped the fire spread beyond the base.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Multiple dead after ‘explosion’ sparks fire at Canadian military base as responders rush to fight the flames”.