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Fire at Canadian Military Base Wainwright
A fire at Canada's military base in Alberta killed and injured multiple people, prompting emergency response and hospital code orange alerts.
In brief
A fire at Canada's military base in Alberta killed and injured multiple people, prompting emergency response and hospital code orange alerts. A fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta caused deaths and injuries, with hospitals activating mass casualty protocols. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
A fire and serious incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed and injured several people.
Defence Minister David McGuinty
Defence Minister David McGuinty called the incident a 'very tragic' and 'active and delicate' emergency.
“I’m saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident on the base.”
Emergency Response
RCMP, military staff and civilian responders are investigating and fighting the blaze, which spread in high winds.
Hospital Code Orange
Edmonton hospitals activated a code orange for mass casualties as they expected a surge of patients.
Past Incidents
The base has suffered deaths and injuries in past exercises, including a soldier's death in 2020.
At a glance
A fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta caused deaths and injuries, with hospitals activating mass casualty protocols.
