4 soldiers and 39 others were hospitalized after a fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta, according to official reports. The incident has raised concerns about safety and training protocols at the base.
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the deaths of four service members and noted that at least 19 of the 39 injured were in critical condition. The fire, which broke out at 4:00 PM local time, spread rapidly due to strong winds.
Officials have ruled out terrorist activity and are investigating the cause of the fire. The soldiers, who were training for deployment to Latvia, were part of a task force capable of rapid global response.
The fire moved nearly a kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds, a speed described as 'unheard of' by local officials. The incident has prompted a review of safety measures and training procedures at the base.