Four Soldiers Named After Canada Base Fire

Four soldiers have been named among those killed in a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, as officials confirm that 39 people were taken to hospital, including at least 19 in critical condition.

Fire Leaves Dozens Hospitalised

The fire broke out at the military training base in Alberta at around 16:00 local time on Saturday. Officials said a grass fire spread rapidly, leaving dozens injured and prompting an emergency response.

Carney Calls Incident a Major Tragedy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the blaze as violent and fast-moving, calling it one of the worst peacetime tragedies to affect the country’s military.

Witness Describes Chaotic Scene

A resident at a nearby hospital described the arrival of injured people transported by military vehicles and ambulances as resembling a scene from a war movie. The account highlights the scale of the emergency response.

Investigation and Response Continue

Canadian Forces Base Wainwright is one of the country’s busiest military training facilities. Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about what caused the fire or the circumstances surrounding the soldiers’ deaths.