Canada: 4 fatal victims of a fire at a military base in Alberta

"It is with large sadness to inform you that 4 people who are members of the Canadian armed forces have lost their lives. There are besides dozens seriously injured," Carney said.

He stressed that at Wainwright, men and women serving in the armed forces are learning how to "do the hardest tasks" in defence of Canada.

“Our country is in mourning,” Carney added, informing us that the flags on national buildings will be taken to half the mast.

After making a statement, the Prime Minister did not answer the questions of journalists. On the another hand, in his statement, he explained that he had asked for detailed information about the victims during the day on Sunday, at a gathering for journalists organized at Wainwright Base.

At Wainwright military base in Alberta Province, western Canada, about 200 km from Edmonton, a fire broke out on Saturday. The base is the place of combat exercises for infantry, artillery and air support, besides in joint exercises. The CBC public broadcaster reported that there were 690 military personnel and 300 civilian personnel on the base.