Overview
- A large blaze began at or near Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday evening and spread quickly because of high winds.
- Local fire and rescue teams and Emergency Health Services are on scene providing care and transport and asking people to avoid the area and keep roads clear for responders.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Defence Minister David McGuinty said federal and provincial officials have been briefed and are coordinating the response.
- The Department of National Defence confirmed it is aware of the incident and will release additional information when it can be verified; no official details on injuries, fatalities or the cause have been released.
- The fire has disrupted local services, including closure and secure relocation of advance voting in Wainwright, and highlights the complex risks fires pose when they involve a major military training base.