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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
Fire kills four Canadian service members at Alberta base
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A fast-moving grass fire killed four Canadian service members and injured 39 others, including 19 critically, during live-fire training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Maj. Gen. Wade Rutland said shifting winds sent the flames about a kilometre toward soldiers in as little as 36 seconds; officials ruled out terrorist activity. Prime Minister Mark Carney ordered federal flags lowered to half-staff.
WHO: A grass fire killed four Canadian service members and injured 39 others during training at CFB Wainwright.
WHAT: A fast-moving grass fire at CFB Wainwright killed four Canadian service members and injured 39 others.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: CFB Wainwright, Alberta, Canada
WHY: Strong winds shifted and drove the grass fire rapidly toward soldiers conducting live-fire training.
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