‘Significant casualties’ after fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright, MP says - Global News
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A fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in central Alberta has claimed lives and injured others.
“I cannot recall an incident like this in recent memory,” Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Saturday night. “This is a very, very active and delicate situation.”Acute Care Alberta says EMS are on the scene providing care and transport related to the emergency at the military base about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton. We are dealing with a serious incident at CFB Wainwright, and are fully engaged with federal, provincial and local authorities. Our priority remains the welfare of our members, their families and their community, and my thoughts are with all those affected by this incident.— General / Générale Jennie Carignan (@CDS_Canada_CEMD) October 18, 2026 Story continues below advertisement
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