Four Canadian service members died in a fire that occurred at the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada. Many others sustained injuries in the incident.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the deaths on Sunday. He described the event as among the most severe peacetime military tragedies to happen on Canadian soil.
Prime Minister Carney stated that the families of those who died have been informed. He added that the situation is still being assessed.
Senior military and government officials are scheduled to provide a comprehensive update on the disaster later on Sunday, according to Prime Minister Carney.