Canada reports 'fatalities and injuries' following incident at military base

By Nathan Rennolds Published on 18/10/2026 - 9:01 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. An incident at a Canadian military base has resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, Canada's defence minister announced late on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT "I'm saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident on the base," David McGuinty said in a statement, identifying the location as Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at the site. "Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men affected. We are working closely with the Government of Alberta and local authorities," he wrote in a post on social media. Further information will be released in the "coming hours and days," McGuinty added. According to the Canadian government, Wainwright is one of the "busiest" army bases in the country and is home to the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre as well as the 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre. Wainwright is around 210 kilometres east of Edmonton - the capital of Alberta - and 110 kilometres southwest of Lloydminster. This is a developing story. Check back here for further details. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Read more Can Canada be the EU's answer to 'unreliable' trade partners? Why is the EU looking for associate members? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Macron and Carney vow closer France-Canada ties amid strained US relations Mark Carney Military Canada Ottawa Comments