People were killed and injured after an incident at a Canadian military base in Alberta, Defense Minister Bill Blair said, as emergency crews battled a large fire at the facility.
The minister did not immediately provide the number of casualties or release details about what caused the incident.
Authorities are working to secure the site and determine the circumstances surrounding the fire.
The affected base remains the focus of an active emergency response, with officials expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available.
The incident has prompted renewed attention to safety procedures at military installations, though officials have not indicated whether the fire was accidental or linked to any security threat.
Families of those involved are awaiting additional information, while investigators begin assessing the damage and gathering evidence. Further details about the victims, the extent of the injuries and the status of the fire were not immediately available.