Wildfire at CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers
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Canadian Forces, Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan
CFB Wainwright, Alberta, Canada
October 17, 2026
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A wildfire at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, killed four soldiers and injured dozens. The fire started on an automatic grenade launcher range during training. Investigations are underway by the military and the Alberta Chief Medical Examiner.
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