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A possibly deadly fire originating near the Canadian Army Base has spread due to strong winds, according to the Wainwright Municipal District in Alberta.
Premier Danielle Smith has also confirmed the incident, saying there had been a “large and tragic fire” at CFB Wainwright, which is about 200 kilometers southeast of Edmonton.
In a post on social media, the prime minister added that the incident had impacted many military personnel.
He added that the province is in touch with the federal government and the prime minister.
Acute Care Alberta said Emergency Health Services was on scene to provide care and transportation related to the incident.
It is currently unknown how many people were injured.
Saw the fire burning at CFB Wainwright on Saturday night.
Madison Keller
Prime Minister Mark Carney also posted on social media that his condolences went out to all the brave men and women affected.
Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Official Opposition and Member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot, delivered a message that read:
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“Pray for Wainwright, everyone.
There has been a serious incident resulting in a fire at CFB Wainwright. Thank you to the brave firefighters and emergency responders who worked to save lives.
I have spoken with the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense to offer our support to everyone on the base and in the community.
To everyone in the area, please stay safe, follow local emergency instructions, and keep roads clear for first responders.”
FIRMS (NASA’s Fire Information System for Resource Management) tracks active fires via satellite and showed a group of them on Saturday in the southeast from the town of Wainwright.
Elections Alberta says it has been notified of a fire impacting the closed Wainwright Communiplex Advance Vote location.
There are two early voting locations in Elections Division 86:
- Border Inn, Lloydminster
- Vermilion Deer Hall, Vermilion
Wainwright’s ballot box and materials were safely removed.
There’s much more to come.
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