Fatal Fire at Canadian Military Training Base Leaves Several Dead and Injured

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A major fire at the Canadian Forces Base training area in Wainwright, Alberta, has left several people dead and others injured. The fire began at about 4 p.m. local time and spread quickly beyond the training area. Emergency services activated a mass-casualty response, while hospitals in the area received patients. Canadian military authorities have not released casualty figures as they are still notifying next of kin. The fire has been contained, and officials say it does not pose a danger to the nearby town of Wainwright.

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