Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed grief following a deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta that claimed the lives of four service members and left dozens of others seriously injured.
In a sombre national address, Carney described the incident as one of the most devastating peacetime tragedies to affect the Canadian Armed Forces on Canadian soil. He said the country was mourning the personnel who lost their lives and extended his thoughts to their families, colleagues and fellow members of the military community.
The prime minister also announced that flags on federal government buildings would be lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect for the deceased.
Carney paid tribute to military personnel and civilian emergency crews who battled the blaze through the night, recognising their efforts during the emergency. He also emphasised the importance of supporting those injured in the incident and the families facing the loss of loved ones.
The tragedy has brought renewed attention to the risks faced by military personnel while serving their country. Carney assured affected families and the wider armed forces community that they would not be left to face the aftermath alone.
The incident occurred at CFB Wainwright, a Canadian military installation in Alberta. Further details about the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the deaths were not included in the information provided.
As the country mourns the victims, attention remains on the recovery of those injured and support for the military community affected by the tragedy.
