Deadly Wainwright Base Fire During Military Training

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1. 18-10-2026
   Deadly Fire at Alberta Military Base

   12 articles

   A fast-moving fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta during a military training exercise caused deaths and numerous injuries, prompting a major emergency response. Later reports identified four service members killed and 39 injured, while earlier accounts included unc…
2. 19-10-2026
   Deadly Grass Fire at Canadian Military Base

   8 articles

   A fast-moving grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta swept into a live-fire training area during high winds, killing four service members and injuring dozens. Officials said 39 people were hospitalized, at least 19 in critical condition, and some suffered severe…
3. 23-10-2026
   Grenade Exercise Sparks Deadly Wainwright Base Fire

   4 articles

   A fast-moving fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta began during a live-grenade exercise on an automatic grenade launcher range, Canadian military officials said. The blaze was initially within a permanent danger area where firefighters could not directly intervene, …