Fire at Canadian base spread a kilometer in under a minute, witnesses say

Four Canadian service members died and dozens were injured after a fast-moving fire swept Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. Accounts suggest the blaze moved roughly a kilometer in 30 to 60 seconds. Those affected included members of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry who had traveled for training exercises. Defense Minister David McGuinty said fatalities and injuries resulted from an incident that sparked the fire, which spread quickly due to high winds. Officials say there is no indication of terrorism; the cause remains under investigation.