Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military base

A major fire broke out at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta and spread into the surrounding rural area, driven by fierce winds that kept fire crews scrambling late into the night. The blaze followed what Canada's defense minister described on Saturday as a deadly incident at the military base.

According to reports, the incident resulted in fatalities and injuries, prompting the transport of large numbers of injured individuals to area hospitals. Authorities are dealing with the dual crisis of the military base incident and the ensuing wildfire that escaped the installation's boundaries.