The incident took place at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, about 210km east of Edmonton. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The blaze spread rapidly due to high winds at a military base in Alberta, with hospitals reportedly overwhelmed as emergency services responded to the incident.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canada’s defense minister said that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire, while reports said large numbers of i...

Canada's defense minister did not provide casualty figures or details about what caused the incident and described the investigation as "very, very active and delicate."

Canada's defense minister says people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described the fire as "significant and tragic" and said it was affecting many military personnel.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described the fire as "significant and tragic" and said it was affecting many military personnel.

Canada’s defense minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire, while reports said that large numbers of injured people were being transported to hospitals.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said four service members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in a devastating fire at a military base in Alberta, describing it as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada's military on domestic soil.