'Uncommon, rapid, I certainly hadn't seen anything like it': Military describes wind conditions

Maj. Gen L.W. Rutland says the fire were ‘within standard procedures’ prior to fire' and it was ‘uncommon’ and ‘rapid’ that the winds shifted quickly.

Maj-Gen. L.W. Rutland told reporters during a briefing on Sunday afternoon that the fire broke out as soldiers were taking part in a training exercise ahead of deployment to Latvia.

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