A deadly fire ripped through a training area at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Oct. 17.
The blaze ignited around 4 p.m. inside the training area, spread beyond the boundaries, and prompted a response from military and civilian emergency services.
Firefighters tried to contain the flames while facing gusts of up to 62 miles per hour in parts of east-central Alberta, which is approximately 265 miles from the U.S. border in Montana.
The Canadian Armed Forces confirmed that there are fatalities and injuries but will not reveal the names or number of victims until after next of kin is notified.
No evacuation orders were issued for the community during the emergency situation. The town of Wainwright, which is near the base, has nearly 7,000 residents. …