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Multiple Casualties Reported Following Fire Near Canadian Military Base

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A major fire near the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada, has resulted in multiple casualties during a training exercise.

A major fire occurred near a military base in Alberta, Canada, causing multiple deaths and injuries according to the Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty.
Authorities have not officially disclosed the exact cause of the incident or the precise number of casualties, and the fire remains burning.
The incident took place at the Wainwright military base, one of the country's busiest military training facilities.
Global News reported, citing unnamed military sources, that at least seven people died and many were injured after a fuel line or gas well was struck during live-fire training.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the incident as a grave fire resulting from a serious event.
The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton has been prepared to treat those with severe injuries.