Canadian Defense Minister: Casualties Following 'Dangerous Incident' at Military Base in Alberta
Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty announced a dangerous incident that caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta, resulting in casualties, with firefighting efforts ongoing and an investigation launched.
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Washington, October 18 (KUNA) – Canadian Minister of Defence David McGuinty announced that a “dangerous incident” triggered a massive fire at a military base in the Canadian province of Alberta, resulting in casualties and injuries. Speaking to the media on Saturday, McGuinty said, “I regret to report that there have been fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a large fire,” without disclosing the nature of the incident or the number of casualties and injuries. He added that the situation is “very active and sensitive” and that the fire “is still ongoing at the site,” noting that an investigation into the incident would be launched shortly. He clarified that the Canadian Armed Forces, along with federal, provincial, and local authorities, are coordinating emergency response efforts. For its part, the provincial municipality issued a statement saying the fire had breached the military base’s perimeter and was spreading rapidly due to strong winds, with fire crews from multiple agencies responding to the blaze. No evacuation order has been issued so far. (End) A.M.M. / M.A.A.
