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Four killed, dozens hurt in fire at Canadian military base, Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that four service members were killed and dozens have been injures during a press conference on Sunday. The servic
Four service members were killed and dozens were injured in a fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. He described the incident as one of the worst peacetime tragedies on domestic soil for the Canadian military and said next of kin have been notified.
The blaze occurred at CFB Wainwright, prompting government officials to announce that flags will be flown at half-staff on federal buildings nationwide to honor those affected. Officials stated there were no indications the fire was the result of any terrorist activity.
Carney said senior officials would provide a briefing to Canadians later in the day in Wainwright to share more details about how the tragedy unfolded. He asked that the briefing address the evolving situation and the response efforts underway.
A doctor at a hospital about 112 miles northwest of the base reported that patients were being moved to hospitals around the city as nearby healthcare facilities became overwhelmed by the number of patients seeking care.