WAINWRIGHT — Defence Minister David McGuinty said there have been deaths and injuries after a fire erupted Saturday afternoon at CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.

Here are the latest developments (all times Mountain):

10:15 a.m.

The NATO Military Committee is sending its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims at CFB Wainwright.

It says in a statement that Wainwright is where so many Canadian soldiers and allies have trained for the hardest tasks of the profession.

It says those killed served “our common security” and that the committee will honour their memory.

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10 a.m.

The United States Ambassador to Canada says his “heart is heavy” for the Canadian Armed Forces community.

Pete Hoekstra says on social media that he’s praying for the families of those who died and for the full recovery of the service members injured.

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9:45 a.m.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says in a social media post that Canadian flags will be flown at half-mast at federal buildings across the country.

He says Canada stands with the service members at CFB Wainwright and their families.

Carney is expected to make a statement later today.

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9:30 a.m.

The Armed Forces say there’s no indication the fire that erupted at an Alberta military base, resulting in deaths and injuries, was the result of terrorist activity.

A spokesperson also says in an email that the incident at CFB Wainwright remains under investigation and that more information will be provided as it becomes available.

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9 a.m.

Defence Minister David McGuinty says in a social media post that he’s on his way to Edmonton.

He says he’s being briefed on the latest developments in the “terrible incident” at CFB Wainwright.

He says: “To the families and everyone in Wainwright: Canada stands with you.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make a statement later today.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.