Fatal fire at Canada's CFB Wainwright spreads toward nearby town as response continues
Officials have confirmed that people were killed and injured in a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, with emergency crews still working to contain the blaze. The fire broke out at one of Canada's busiest military training sites and spread beyond the base perimeter in strong winds. Authorities said the situation remained active and delicate as the response continued.Defence Minister David McGuinty said there had been both fatalities and injuries, but he did not give casualty figures or identify the cause. He said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were involved in the investigation and that the Canadian... [Continue Reading]
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