A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has killed at least four people and injured dozens more, with Prime Minister Mark Carney describing the incident as one of the worst peacetime tragedies to strike Canadian forces on domestic soil.
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Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
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Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed on Sunday that four Canadian service members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, describing it as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada's military on domestic soil.
A deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has left local healthcare facilities completely overwhelmed, with patients being transported to hospitals across Edmonton, according to an emergency department physician at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Dr. Warren Thirsk described the situation as a 'disaster' and 'a one in every 15- to 25-year event,' telling CBC News that the number of patients would overwhelm the city of Edmonton. Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed fatalities and injuries but did not provide casualty figures or a cause, calling the situation 'very, very active and delicate.' The fire also forced the early closure of two advance voting locations ahead of Monday's referendum on Alberta independence.
At least four people are dead and multiple others injured after a major fire swept through Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, according to multiple reports. The blaze spread quickly due to high winds, and nearby hospitals were overwhelmed by the casualties.