Tragic breaking news from CFB Wainwright in Alberta. A serious incident on Saturday afternoon led to an explosion and a major fire at the base. Defence Minister David McGuinty has confirmed there are fatalities and injuries, but officials have not released an official count. Global News, citing multiple military sources, reports at least seven people have died and dozens are injured. Global News also reports, citing Canadian Armed Forces sources, that a live fire exercise may have struck a gas line or gas well. That has not been confirmed by officials, and the cause remains under investigation by the military and RCMP. The fire spread beyond the base fence amid wind gusts reported as high as 100 km/h. Fire crews from multiple jurisdictions responded. Wainwright’s medical facilities were overwhelmed, and injured people were transported to Edmonton hospitals. As of the latest reports I found, no evacuation order had been issued, but residents were being asked to stay away from the area and keep roads clear for emergency crews. This is still developing. My thoughts are with everyone killed or injured, their families, the military community, and the people of Wainwright.