Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Canadian authorities have confirmed deaths and injuries following a serious incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta that triggered a major fire, prompting an emergency response and an investigation by military authorities and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the incident on Saturday, October 17, describing it as a serious event that had caused a major fire at the military installation. Defence Minister David McGuinty later confirmed that people had been killed and injured but did not disclose the number of casualties or explain what had caused the incident.
The Municipal District of Wainwright said the fire had spread beyond the base's perimeter into surr...