4 soldiers died in a fire at Wainwright Military Base in Canada

According to the CBC News channel, Canadian Minister of Defense David McGuinty stated at a press conference that a fire broke out at Wainwright Base and that there were deaths and injuries in the fire.

McGuinty, who did not explain the cause of the fire and emphasized that the situation remained sensitive, stated that the incident was being followed closely.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in his statement on the social media account of the US-based company

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described the fire as "serious and tragic" and noted that the incident affected many military personnel.

The Wainwright Municipal District administration reported that the fire had spread beyond the borders of the military base and was advancing rapidly due to strong winds.

Due to the fire, which was intervened by fire brigade and emergency teams from multiple institutions, residents of the region were called to stay away from the scene and not to block the passage of emergency vehicles.

The Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are investigating the cause and details of the incident.

4 soldiers lost their lives in the fire

Prime Minister Carney shared updated information about the incident at a press conference held in the capital Ottawa, hours after his first statement.

Stating that it has been confirmed that 4 soldiers have died in the fire so far, Carney stated that many soldiers were seriously injured.

Carney described the incident as "one of the greatest peacetime tragedies for forces on Canadian soil" and noted that he ordered flags to be flown at half-mast at federal buildings.

The military base, located near the Wainwright region in the province of Alberta, is among the country's important military training centers and hosts training activities where personnel prepare for combat operations.