4 dead, officials misjudged condition of fire at Alberta military base

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed

the fire at an Alberta military base killed four service members

an injured 39,

calling the incident "one of the worst tragedies on Canadian soil

in peacetime."

Authorities investigating the incident said officials knew about the

fires for hours but believed it was contained before winds suddenly shifted.

This, as Alberta is set to face a nonbinding referendum that could see

the province take the first steps towards separating from Canada.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the nation following

the deadly fire that claimed the lives of four service members at the

Canadian Armed Forces base in Wainwright, Alberta Sunday and has

ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all

federal buildings.

Major General Wade Rutland said military officials knew about the

fire for hours but believed it was contained before winds

suddenly shifted, sending flames racing toward the soldiers.

This as Albertans share a moment of silence for the victims of the fire

at a pro-Canada rally ahead of a nonbinding referendum that

could see the oil-rich province put forth the first steps towards separation

from Canada.