Rome, 18 Oct. (LaPresse) – At least seven dead and dozens injured. These are the initial estimates of casualties following a fire that broke out after an incident at the Wainwright base in Alberta, as reported by the Canadian broadcaster Global News, citing military sources. The incident is believed to have occurred following a live-fire exercise: a series of shots – the sources explain – are thought to have struck the gas pipelines or the gas well within the base. This is believed to have caused a powerful explosion, followed by the serious fire.
Canada: media reports 7 dead and dozens injured in fire at military base
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Rome, 18 Oct. (LaPresse) – At least seven dead and dozens injured. These are the initial estimates of casualties following a fire that broke out after an incident at the Wainwright base in Alberta, as reported by the Canadian broadcaster Global News, citing military sources. The incident is believed to have occurred following a live-fire exercise: a series of shots – the sources explain – are thought to have struck the gas pipelines or the gas well within the base. This is believed to have caused a powerful explosion, followed by the serious fire.
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