Explosion, fire at Canadian military base leave multiple fatalities, injuries

He was referring to Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, east of the provincial capital Edmonton, but did not provide casualty figures.McGuinty also did not disclose the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether the explosion involved weapons or ammunition, describing the situation as “active and delicate.”The Canadian Armed Forces said the fire was first reported around 4pm local time (2200GMT) on a training range at the base before spreading beyond the training….

Multiple police resources were deployed, with their initial emergency response winding down but personnel remaining available if needed.General Jennie Carignan, chief of the Defence Staff, said the military was fully engaged with federal, provincial, and local authorities.

"Our priority remains the welfare of our members, their families and their community, and my thoughts are with all those affected by this incident," she said on US social media company X.Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier described the incident as "serious," saying it had caused a major fire at the base.

"Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men affected," Carney wrote on the US social media platform Facebook, adding that federal authorities were working closely with provincial and local officials.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described the blaze as "significant and tragic," saying it had affected many military personnel.

Canadian lawmaker Dane Lloyd earlier reported hearing of "significant casualties" following the explosion and fire.The Municipal District of Wainwright said strong winds had caused the fire to spread beyond the base perimeter, prompting emergency crews from multiple jurisdictions to respond.In the

, municipal authorities said the wildfire south of the community was "being held" and that a fire watch would remain in place to monitor the affected area and….

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