The story so far
- Fire at Alberta Military Base Kills Four, Dozens HurtYou are here
- Canada Deploys 50 Investigators to Probe Deadly Base Fire7 sources
- Live Grenade Exercise Sparked Fire That Killed Four Soldiers4 sourcesLatest
Updated 1w+ ago · Other
Fire at Alberta Military Base Kills Four, Dozens Hurt
An explosion and fire hit Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday. Canada's defense minister says people were killed and injured.
- 180 kilometers separate the base area from Edmonton, to the northwest.
- High winds pushed the fire across the base fence into the district.
- No evacuation order was in place for residents as of 7:30 p.m.
- Emergency Health Services crews were on scene providing care and transport.
Why it matters: Premier Danielle Smith called the fire significant and tragic. She said it was affecting many military personnel.
- Conservative MP Dane Lloyd says he is hearing of significant casualties.
- The fire comes days before Alberta votes on starting a possible independence process.
How 68 sources split on this story
Source landscape
Factuality
High
Mixed
Low
Strong LeftLeftLean LeftCenterLean RightRightStrong Right
Political Bias
Coverage by lean
68 sources · 162 articles · 44% Center coverage
Center coverage, 30 sources: The center focuses on reported casualties, the local fire spread and the effect on advance voting.
CTV News1w+CFB Wainwright fire began on automatic grenade launcher range: officialBBC News1w+Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre 'in 30 to 60 seconds'Reuters1w+Deadly fire at Canada military base was caused by live grenade exercise, army saysDeutsche Welle1w+Canada: Fire at Alberta military Base kills four, leaves 19 in critical conditionJerusalem Post1w+At least four killed in major fire at Canadian military baseTimes of Israel1w+Carney says 4 service members killed, dozens injured in fire at Alberta military baseYahoo News1w+Four killed, dozens injured in major fire at Canada military baseAssociated Press1w+Canada's prime minister says 'serious incident' caused a major fire at a military base in AlbertaBloomberg1w+Four Canadian Soldiers Killed in Military Base Fire, Carney SaysChicago Tribune1w+Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military baseFortune1w+Canada suffers one of the worst peacetime tragedies for its military on domestic soil as four service members die in a fire at a base in Alberta | FortuneFrance 241w+Canadian military base fire kills at least four, injures dozensJapan Times1w+Grass fire at Canadian military base kills four and injures 39Newsweek1w+Major Canadian military base hit by 'tragic' fireNPR1w+Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military basePBS NewsHour1w+Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military baseScripps News1w+Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military baseSky News1w+Four Canadian soldiers killed after grass fire spread 'a kilometre in 36 seconds'Stars and Stripes1w+Fire at Alberta base kills 4 Canadian soldiers training for NATO mission, injures dozens moreThe Hill1w+Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military baseThe National Desk1w+Four killed, dozens hurt in fire at Canadian military base, Carney saysUSA Today1w+Deaths confirmed after 'serious incident,' fire at Canadian military baseWESH 2 News1w+Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military baseWFLA News Channel 81w+Carney: 4 service members killed, dozens injured in fire at Alberta military baseWGAL 81w+Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military baseWKBN Youngstown1w+Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military baseWPLG Local 101w+Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military baseWPXI Pittsburgh1w+Fire at Canada military base kills 4, at least 39 hospitalized including 19 criticalWSAV Savannah1w+Grass fire at Canadian military base kills 4 soldiers and critically injures 19 other peopleWSB-TV Atlanta1w+Deaths reported in Canada military base incident
Left coverage, 13 sources: The left centers official statements from the defense minister, Carney and Smith, and notes the upcoming independence vote.
HuffPost1w+Deadly Fire At Canada Military Base Was Caused By Live Grenade Exercise, Army SaysThe Independent1w+Alberta fire: Four service members killed and dozens injured in Canada military base blazeAl Jazeera1w+Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canada military base, army saysABC News1w+Multiple people killed, dozens injured in explosion a Canadian military training baseBoston.com1w+Alberta premier says 39 people hospitalized, at least 19 critical after fire at Canada military basePolitico1w+Explosion and fire at Canadian military base lead to multiple deathsThe New York Times1w+Fire at Canadian Army Base Killed 4 and Injured DozensCBS News1w+Large fire breaks out after deadly incident at Canadian military base, officials sayCNN1w+Deadly fire breaks out after ‘serious incident’ at Canada military baseLos Angeles Times1w+Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military baseThe Boston Globe1w+Canada’s prime minister says ‘serious incident’ caused a major fire at a military base in AlbertaThe Guardian1w+‘Serious incident’ at Alberta military base causes deaths and injuries, Canada officials sayTime1w+What to Know About the Deadly Fire at a Canadian Military Base
Right25 sources
The Epoch Times1w+Major General Explains How the Deadly Fire at Alberta Military Base UnfoldedDaily Mail1w+Catastrophic explosion that killed four on Canadian airbase was sparked during grenade launcher exercisesNational Post1w+CFB Wainwright: What we know about the Canadian Armed Forces members killed in the fireThe Sun1w+Four soldiers killed at military base identified after violent gust of wind engulfed troops in flames ‘with no warning’Just the News1w+Multiple people killed, injured at Alberta military base: reportNew York Post1w+Canadian military forced to parachute troops into base after gas explosion, fire left at least 7 deadOutKick1w+4 Canadian soldiers killed, dozens injured after fast-moving fire erupts at military baseWashington Examiner1w+Live grenade training sparked deadly fire at Canadian military base, army saysBizPac Review1w+At least 7 dead, dozens injured after explosion reported at Canadian military baseBreitbart News1w+WATCH: 7 Dead, Dozens Injured as Major Fire Engulfs Canada Military BaseCitizen Free Press1w+Deadly fire at Canadian military base.Conservative Treehouse1w+Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Confirms 4 Dead, Several Dozens Injured, During Military Live-Fire Exercise - The Last RefugeFox News1w+Fatalities, injuries reported at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta after 'incident' that sparked fireHot Air1w+Mystery, Wainwright: Explosion(s), Mass Casualty Event on Canadian Base, Govt Clams Up MORELegal Insurrection1w+Four Canadian Soldiers Killed, 39 Injured in Fast-Moving Alberta Base WildfireNewsmax1w+Major Fire Breaks Out in Alberta after Deadly Incident at Canadian Military BaseNTD1w+Major Fire Breaks Out in Alberta After Deadly Incident at Military BaseRedState1w+Multiple Dead, Injured After Major Fire at Canadian Military BaseThe Daily Caller1w+At Least 7 Dead, Dozens Injured After Mystery Explosion At Canadian Military BaseThe Gateway Pundit1w+BREAKING: Massive Explosion at Alberta Military Base Kills and Injures Troops, Hospitals Reportedly Full with ‘Significant Casualties,’ Defense Minister Says ‘Situation Active and Delicate’ (VIDEOS) * The Gateway Pundit * by Cassandra MacDonaldThe Post Millennial1w+Cause of deadly Canadian fire that killed 4 service members remains under investigation as PM Mark Carney dismisses possibility of terrorismThe Washington Times1w+Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military baseTownhall1w+Mass Casualty Incident Occurs at Canadian Military BaseWND1w+‘This number of patients would overwhelm the city’: At least 7 dead, dozens injured after explosion rocks top Canadian military base * WorldNetDaily * by Paris Apodaca, Daily Caller News FoundationZeroHedge1w+Live-Fire Drill Sparks Massive Gas Explosion At Canadian Base, Killing 7
What’s next: Prime Minister Mark Carney says federal, provincial and local officials are coordinating the response. National Defence says it cannot yet confirm further details.
- Elections Alberta closed the Wainwright Communiplex advance polling site.
- Voters are directed to Border Inn in Lloydminster or Vermilion Elks Hall.
- What caused the explosion on the base?
- How many people were killed or injured?
- Will the fire force evacuations in the Municipal District of Wainwright?
View all