Big fire at Canada's military base! There are dead and injured

According to the CBC News channel, Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty stated at a press conference that a fire broke out at the Wainwright base.

McGuinty shared the information that there were deaths and injuries in the fire, but did not make a statement regarding the cause of the fire.

Emphasizing that the situation remains sensitive, McGuinty stated that the incident is being followed closely.

In his statement on his social media account, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that a serious incident occurred that caused a large fire at the military base and expressed his sadness for the military personnel affected by the incident.

IT PROGRESSED RAPIDLY DUE TO STRONG WIND

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

Wainwright Municipal District management reported that the fire 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.