Severe fire at military base in Canada: Casualties and injuries reported

Fire at military base in Canada ends in tragedy

A large-scale fire has been recorded at the Wainwright military base located in the Canadian province of Alberta. High winds caused the flames to spread over a large area in a short period of time, further worsening the situation.

In a statement regarding the incident, Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed that there were fatalities and injuries. Official authorities stated that urgent measures are being taken to extinguish the fire.

Immediately after the fire, a special regime—"Code Orange"—was declared in the hospitals of Edmonton. Intensive work is underway to evacuate the wounded and provide them with necessary medical assistance.

Investigations into the causes of the fire and the exact number of casualties are currently ongoing. Rescuers and military experts continue their operations at the scene.