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Canada: Major fire reported at military base in Alberta

DW18 October 2026, 02:08 UTCCanada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said a "serious incident" sparked a major fire at a military base in Alberta. He did not provide details on the cause of the fire.

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