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Canada deploys 50 investigators to probe military base fire that killed 4 soldiers
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Maj. Gen. Wade Rutland said that military officials knew about the fire for hours but believed it was contained and allowed training to continue before winds suddenly shifted.
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Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military base
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4 dead and dozens injured after major fire breaks out at one of Canada’s largest military bases
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Canada deploys 50 investigators to probe military base fire that killed 4 soldiers
People fly flags during an Alberta Independence Rally in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on October 17, 2026. Alberta voters decide next week if they want the oil-rich province to begin the process of separating from Canada, a pivotal test for the country as it confronts a hostile United States.
A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta followed what Prime Minister Mark Carney called a serious incident; local officials said the flames spread rapidly in high winds and crossed into the surrounding municipality.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a "serious incident" sparked a major fire at on Alberta military base. Four people have died, 39 are in hospital and at least 19 are in critical condition.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said a "serious incident" sparked a major fire at a military base in Alberta. He did not provide details on the cause of the fire or whether anyone was injured.
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A deadly fire broke out at a military base in Canada on Saturday after a “serious incident,” authorities said, with firefighters still working to prevent the blaze from crossing into residential areas.
Incident at CFB Wainwright base in Alberta caused a ‘major fire’ that is spreading to the nearby town because of strong winds People have been killed and injured after an incident at one of Canada’s busiest military training bases in Alberta caused a large fire, Canada’s defence minister said Saturd…
Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed fatalities and injuries after a major fire broke out at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, one of the country's busiest military bases.
By Jessie Yeung, Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Several people are dead or injured following a major fire at one of Canada’s busiest military bases on Saturday, which was sparked by an unspecified “serious incident.
An explosion rocked a Canadian military base Saturday, leaving multiple dead and dozens injured as flames spread beyond the installation and local hospitals were overwhelmed. At least […]
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canada’s defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that...
At least seven people were killed and dozens more left injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta, Canada, that caused a major fire late Saturday night.
The Canadian military was forced to parachute troops into one of the country's busiest bases on Saturday night after a gas explosion during a live-fire exercise triggered a blaze that left at least seven people dead.
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