Fatal fire at CFB Wainwright. A major incident at the Canadian Forces Base left multiple dead and injured; investigation ongoing.
A serious incident has produced a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, and Defense Minister David McGuinty has said there have been fatalities and injuries. The blaze has crossed the base perimeter, crews from multiple jurisdictions are responding and federal, provincial and local authorities are coordinating an active investigation and emergency response.
A blaze at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright has killed four service members and injured dozens. Firefighters battled fierce winds as hundreds were evacuated or treated across Alberta hospitals. Authorities say the incident is not linked to terrorism and investigations are ongoing.