
Tragedy during a live fire exercise at the Wainwright base in Alberta
At least seven people died and dozens were injured in an explosion followed by a fire at the Canadian military base in Wainwright, Alberta, which occurred during a live-fire exercise.
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The incident occurred during a live-fire exercise at the Wainwright military base.
At least seven people died and dozens were injured in the explosion followed by a fire at the Canadian military base in Wainwright, Alberta.
The Canadian broadcaster Global News reports this, citing several military sources.
According to the sources, the explosion occurred around 4pm local time yesterday during a live fire exercise, when the shots hit a pipeline or a gas well inside the base. Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed that the accident caused casualties and injuries, without providing a precise toll.
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A fire that broke out during training activities at the Wainwright military base in Alberta caused a large number of military injuries. Emergency protocols have been activated in Edmonton hospitals to deal with hospitalizations.

Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty said the fire at the Wainwright military base in Alberta was a very delicate and evolving situation, without confirming the number of victims. The military and federal agencies are working together to reconstruct the incident and provide support.