At least 7 killed and dozens injured in explosion at Canadian military base

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A major explosion at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, Canada has resulted in at least 7 deaths and dozens of injuries during a live-fire training exercise. According to reports, the incident occurred when a gas pipe or reservoir was damaged during the exercise.

A large fire spread beyond the base perimeter in winds reaching 100 km/h. Canadian military officials described the incident as a disaster, with one source noting it is unprecedented in their modern history.

Emergency response teams were deployed to the scene, and the investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing. The incident raises serious questions about safety protocols during live-fire training operations at the facility.

Sources: Ynet

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