Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre 'in 30 to 60 seconds'
Summary
A fast-moving fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta killed four soldiers and injured many others during a training exercise. Strong winds made the fire spread quickly, and authorities said there was no sign of terrorism or involvement of nearby oil and gas infrastructure.Key Facts
- The fire started around 4 pm on Saturday at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
- Four soldiers (Sgt Morgan Wong, Pte Shaun Farrell, Pte Aidan Goulding, and Pte Hayden Lykkemark) died.
- At least 39 people were injured, with 19 in critical condition.
- The fire spread about 1 kilometer in 30 to 60 seconds due to strong wind gusts up to 90 km/h (66 mph).
- Soldiers were conducting live-fire combat training when the fire broke out.
- Officials knew about the fire for hours but allowed training to continue for a time.
- The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with no evidence of terrorism or damage to oil and gas facilities.
- The base is a major military training center housing about 690 military personnel and 300 civilians.
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