Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military base

Paramedics work at the Wainwright Health Centre as injured military members are treated after a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, outside of Wainwright, Alberta Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. John Ulan/The Canadian Press/ AP hide caption John Ulan/The Canadian Press/ AP EDMONTON, Alberta — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday that four service members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in a fire at a military base in Alberta, describing it as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada's military on domestic soil. Fire crews scrambled late Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area. The Canadian military said Sunday there were no indications that the incident was the result of terrorism, but the cause remained under investigation. Speaking in a televised address, Carney said the families of those killed had been notified and that the situation was still evolving. Flags would fly at half-staff on federal buildings across the country in honor of those affected by the tragedy, he said. It was not immediately clear exactly how many people had been injured Cathy Keane, a mayoral candidate ...