Fire at military base in Canada: 4 soldiers died, many injured

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a statement regarding the fire at Wainwright Military Base in Alberta.

Carney announced that 4 soldiers lost their lives and many soldiers were injured in the fire.

Stating that the families of the soldiers who lost their lives were informed, Carney said, "Yesterday afternoon, a severe and rapidly spreading fire broke out at the Canadian Armed Forces base in Wainwright. Then, one of the greatest tragedies experienced by our armed forces during peacetime occurred on Canadian soil."

Carney said he has instructed senior officials to hold an informational meeting this afternoon to share more details about how the incident occurred.

Carney did not provide information about the time of the meeting. Defense Minister David McGuinty, Emergency Preparedness Minister Eleanor Olszewski and Major General Wade Rutland, as well as state ministers and senior officials, will also attend the meeting.

Expressing his condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those affected by the incident, Carney stated that the affected personnel came from different bases across the country, including reserve soldiers and active duty soldiers.

"As a country, we mourn the brave members of the armed forces we lost. Canadians come together in times of crisis. This is the best thing about our country," Carney said.