Fatalities and Injuries Reported in Fire at CFB Wainwright

A serious incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta caused a major fire and resulted in fatalities and injuries, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Saturday. He did not disclose how many people were killed or injured, or what caused the incident. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the incident had created a major fire at the base and that the federal government was working with Alberta and local authorities. McGuinty said the Canadian Armed Forces had briefed him and that officials were coordinating with provincial and local partners and first responders. The Municipal District of Wainwright reported that high winds drove the fire across the base boundary into the surrounding district. It said no evacuation order had been issued. Firefighters from multiple jurisdictions were responding, while local authorities urged people to avoid the area and keep roads clear for emergency crews. Acute Care Alberta said Emergency Health Services personnel were at the scene providing care and transporting people affected by the incident. It did not provide a figure for those requiring assistance. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said its initial involvement was winding down,...