Four Canadian soldiers have died and dozens of people have been injured after a fire broke out at a military base in Alberta, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said.
Carney described the incident as one of the worst peacetime tragedies in the history of the Canadian Armed Forces.
According to officials, the fire started in a military training area and spread rapidly because of strong winds.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze. However, officials said there was currently no evidence indicating that the fire was linked to a terrorist attack.
The injured were transported to hospitals across Alberta for treatment. The large number of casualties placed additional pressure on medical facilities as emergency services responded to the incident.
Authorities are continuing their investigation, and further details about the circumstances surrounding the fire are awaited.
