Ottawa, October 18, 2026: Fatalities and injuries have been reported following an incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, western Canada, according to Canada's Minister of National Defence.
In a statement, Defence Minister David McGuinty expressed sadness over the incident, confirming that it had resulted in deaths and injuries.
Earlier, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reported that a serious incident had triggered a major fire at the military installation in Alberta.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith also described the fire as significant and tragic, confirming that several military personnel had been affected.
Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the fire, and further details about the circumstances of the incident remain unclear.
The incident comes ahead of a scheduled vote in Alberta that could potentially fuel a push for the province's independence from Canada.
Source: QNA
