Multiple number of fatalities, injuries at Alberta military base. Live updates here.

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An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright east of Edmonton on Saturday has resulted in an unknown number of fatalities and injuries.

The Canadian Armed Forces said the fire broke out in a training area at approximately 4 p.m. local time Saturday before spreading rapidly beyond its boundaries.

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Officials have confirmed fatalities and injuries but have not released further details as they work to notify next of kin.

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