Deaths confirmed after 'serious incident,' fire at Canada military base in Alberta
Defense Minister David McGuinty did not say how many people were killed or injured, or what caused the "tragic" situation.
TL;DR
- A serious incident and fire occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
- There have been confirmed fatalities and injuries as a result of the incident.
- The cause of the incident and the exact number of casualties have not been disclosed.
- A major fire was still burning on Saturday evening.
- The Canadian military and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating.
- The national government is collaborating with the Government of Alberta and local authorities.
- The fire reportedly crossed the base fence into a nearby district, but no evacuations were ordered.