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Fatalities and injuries reported after fire at Alberta military base
A major incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta caused a large fire, with fatalities and injuries reported, according to Defence Minister David McGuinty on Saturday. He did not disclose the number of casualties or details about the cause. McGuinty described the situation as “active and delicate,” noting that the fire was being closely monitored. Federal, provincial and local authorities were coordinating the emergency response, with support from the nearby community of Wainwright.
The Municipal District of Wainwright said the fire crossed the base’s fence earlier Saturday and…
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