Four killed in explosion after ‘live-fire accident’ at Canada military base

Gas line reportedly hit during a training exercise, triggering a large blaze in Alberta At least four people have been killed and dozens more injured after a large explosion at one of Canada’s busiest military bases. A gas line was hit during a live-fire training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, in Alberta, at 4pm on Saturday, according to reports. Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, called the incident “one of the worst tragedies for Canadian forces on Canadian soil in peacetime”. At an address on Sunday, Mr Carney said: “Four service members have lost their lives and their...