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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
Fire at Canadian base leaves people dead and injured
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An incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta caused a major fire and left people dead and injured, Defense Minister David McGuinty said Saturday. Strong winds pushed flames beyond the base into surrounding rural areas, while hospitals in Edmonton received injured people and were overwhelmed by the number needing care, a doctor said.
WHO: Canada's Defense Minister David McGuinty
WHAT: McGuinty said an incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright caused a major fire and left people dead and injured.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta, Canada
WHY: The incident that led to the fire was not explained.
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