'The nation is in mourning' after four troops die in Canada base fire, says Mark Carney

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Four Canadian service members have died and dozens more are seriously wounded following a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, Mark Carney has confirmed.

The prime minister described the fire during training as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada's military.

Flags on federal buildings will be flown at half-mast to honour the victims.