A fast-moving fire at a Canadian military base killed four soldiers and left many others with critical injuries.
A fast-moving fire killed four Canadian military members on Saturday. The tragedy occurred at the CFB Wainwright base in Alberta.
Also, the fire caused injuries to dozens of other soldiers. At least 19 of those people remain in critical condition.
Next, officials described the speed of the fire as very unusual. The flames traveled one kilometer in under one minute.
Then, strong winds likely fueled the rapid spread of the fire. Forecasters had warned of extreme wind gusts that day.
Meanwhile, the soldiers were performing high-intensity training with live ammunition. This event took place at a grenade and attack range.
However, leaders decided to continue training for a time after discovering the fire. They did not expect the blaze to shift so quickly.
After that, military officials confirmed the identities of the victims. The fallen soldiers include Sgt Morgan Wong and Pte Shaun Farrell.
Also, Pte Aidan Goulding and Pte Hayden Lykkemark died in the incident. Families and fellow soldiers are now sharing heartfelt tributes.
Still, investigators have ruled out terrorism as a cause. They also do not believe oil and gas infrastructure started the fire.
Finally, experts will study the scene for at least a month. The base remains one of Canada's busiest training sites.