Officials Report Multiple Deaths as Emergency Rescue Operations
Wainwright fire incident
A major fire has broken out in a military base located in Alberta, Canada.
Multiple casualties have been recorded.
This has been confirmed by the Defence Minister, David McGuinty.
The number of deaths and injuries has, however, not been revealed.
It is not clear what caused the fire.
Nevertheless, investigations are being conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police regarding this matter.
Rescue missions are still ongoing at the site.
The Canadian military has been working together with the federal government and provincial governments to handle the situation.
Assistance from other agencies within the area has also been sought.
Hospitals as well as firefighters from Wainwright have been offering aid.
Flames have engulfed the surroundings of the base according to local authorities.
This is because of the high winds that prevailed during the time of the fire.
The situation has been contained by the firefighters.
The number of casualties has, however, not been disclosed.
