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Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta caused multiple casualties, with people killed and injured, and hospitals in Edmonton overwhelmed by the influx of patients.
- Fierce winds up to 100 km/h fueled the fire, spreading flames beyond the base into surrounding rural areas, though no evacuation order was issued for nearby residents.
- Authorities, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, are actively investigating the incident, but details on the cause and exact casualties remain unclear.
- The fire disrupted advance voting for Alberta's upcoming independence referendum, leading to early closure of two polling stations and secure transport of ballots.
- Political leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, expressed support and urged the public to follow emergency instructions.
