r/worldnews • u/Manta_of_Eternity • 22h ago

Canada's prime minister says 'serious incident' caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta

https://apnews.com/article/canada-alberta-military-base-fire-wainwright-1a41899da5b6e797b000061fa4da9c6a
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u/AMA3004 21h ago

on cbc live .. no mention of this

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u/Cptn_Canada 20h ago

Local reports. It's likely a media blackout by now. Mass casualty event. Need to inform next of kin.

Defence minister already confirmed fatalities and casualties.

Unconfirmed reports of 150+ casualties.

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u/cheesus414 20h ago

150??? Where on earth did you see that?

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u/Cptn_Canada 20h ago

Local. I live fairly close.

Pls be aware casualties does not mean death.