Mark Carney ‘Breaks Down’ In Parliament After Deadly Fire At Canadian Base

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed Parliament after a devastating fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed four soldiers and injured 39 others during a live-fire training exercise. Carney paid tribute to the fallen service members, named the four soldiers who lost their lives, and expressed solidarity with grieving families and wounded troops. He said ferocious winds caused the fire to spread nearly a kilometre in less than a minute. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, and around 50 investigators are working to determine what happened. Watch Carney’s full address and the latest details of the tragedy.