A fast-moving grass fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta killed four soldiers and injured dozens, with officials describing the blaze as moving a kilometre in under a minute.
01Summary
- 01The fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright at about 16:00 local time on Saturday.
- 02Four soldiers died: Sgt Morgan Wong, Pte Shaun Farrell, Pte Aidan Goulding and Pte Hayden Lykkemark.
- 03Of the 39 injured, at least 19 are in a critical condition.
- 04Major-General Wade Rutland said the fire moved 1 km in 30 to 60 seconds after a wind shift.
- 05Prime Minister Mark Carney called it one of the worst peacetime tragedies for the Canadian Forces.
02Why it matters
The incident highlights the extreme risks of live-fire training in unpredictable weather, and has overwhelmed local healthcare facilities in Wainwright.
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