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Oct 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
Fire at Alberta military base kills four, injures dozens
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A fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed four service members and seriously injured dozens, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday. Emergency services were called shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday. The Canadian military said there was no indication the fire was terrorism-related and that its cause remained under investigation.
WHO: A fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright; Prime Minister Mark Carney reported the deaths and injuries.
WHAT: A fire at the military base killed four service members and seriously injured dozens.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Alberta, Canada
WHY: The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the Canadian military said there was no indication it was terrorism-related.
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