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A deadly fire strikes a military base in western Canada

A devastating fire broke out at the Wainwright military site, resulting in the death of at least four soldiers and injuring many others. Canadian authorities reacted to this tragedy that occurred within their western facilities.

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Government Details

According to RFI, the country's authorities reported the incident in the evening of Saturday, October 17, describing it as a serious event causing "deaths and injuries." The following day, Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the death of at least four military personnel, adding that several dozen others suffered serious injuries.

Official Statement from Mark Carney

According to Le Monde, the leader Mark Carney addressed the situation in an official statement, describing this tragic event as "one of the worst tragedies to have struck the forces [army] on Canadian soil in peacetime."

The Cause of the Disaster Unknown

The exact cause of this catastrophe has not yet been established, according to TV5Monde, which spoke directly from Edmonton with Radio Canada journalist Laurence Taschereau.

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