WorldGlobal NewsDeaths and injuries reported after fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright
A fire and explosion at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has killed and injured military personnel, with emergency services still on scene.
Acute Care Alberta says Emergency Health Services are on the scene providing care and transport related to the incident at CFB Wainwright.
A fire and explosion at CFB Wainwright in central Alberta has caused deaths and significant casualties among military personnel.
The base is about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, and high winds gusting up to 100 km/h helped spread the fire beyond the base fence.
Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty says more information will be shared in the coming days as emergency services continue to respond.
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