Explosion at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright kills at least 7 and injures dozens
An explosion and fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta left multiple people dead and dozens injured, according to officials and military sources.
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- An explosion and fire occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, according to the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed there were fatalities and injuries but did not release an official casualty count.
- Global News, citing multiple military sources, reported at least seven people were killed and dozens injured.
- The fire broke out in the base's training area around 4 p.m. local time before spreading beyond its boundaries, the Canadian Armed Forces said.
- Multiple military sources told Global News a live-fire exercise struck a natural gas line or well, triggering the explosion, an account military authorities have not publicly confirmed.
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- The Daily CallerRightAt Least 7 Dead, Dozens Injured After Explosion Reported At Canadian Military Base ↗
- Breitbart (Politics)Far rightWATCH: Seven Dead, Dozens Injured as Major Fire Engulfs Canada Military Base ↗
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