Officials have confirmed deaths and injuries after an explosion and major fire at a military base in Wainwright, Alberta, on Oct. 17.
Defence Minister David McGuinty told reporters he had no further information to share about the incident at this point, including the number of casualties.
The military base, CFB Wainwright, is located about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.
Firefighters are working to contain a fire burning between the military base and the town of Wainwright, McGuinty said. He said the fire does not pose a threat to the town, where those injured are receiving care.
Large areas of the province have been hit by a windstorm with gusts up to 100 kilometres an hour, making it more challenging for the fire crews. …