Four people killed in ‘violent, fast-moving’ fire at Canadian military base
A fast-moving grass fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta has killed four soldiers and left dozens injured. Prime Minister Mark Carney described the incident as a major peacetime tragedy, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
Why it matters
The loss of life during routine military training is a significant national tragedy that has prompted an immediate investigation into safety protocols.
1:46 Canadian soldiers killed in fast-moving grass fire at military base – video Canada Four people killed in ‘violent, fast-moving’ fire at Canadian military base Prime minister Mark Carney describes blaze as ‘one of the worst tragedies for the forces on Canadian soil in peacetime’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Four people have been killed and dozens more seriously injured after a “violent, fast-moving” fire tore through one of Canada’s busiest military training bases in Alberta, the country’s prime minister said on Sunday.
Mark Carney called the incident “one of the worst tragedies for the forces on Canadian soil in peacetime”.
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