Canadian military base fire: Death toll confirmed and cause under investigation - BBC
A fast-moving grass fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries. Military officials are currently investigating the cause of the blaze, which spread rapidly due to extreme wind conditions.
Why it matters
This is a significant military tragedy that has prompted a high-level investigation into safety protocols during training exercises.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jack Burgess Reuters The busy training base is located behind fences on remote land in Alberta A major blaze swept through a Canadian military base on Saturday, killing at least four people and leaving 19 people in critical condition.
Witnesses described the sight of dozens of people being rushed to hospital, mixed with the sound of soldiers yelling in agony, as being "like a scene from a war movie".
Prime Minister Mark Carney called it one of the worst peace-time tragedies on Canadian soil in the history of the military.
Here is what we know about the deadly incident so far.
The fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright broke out at around 16:00 local time (22:00 GMT).
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