Canadian authorities give update on fatal fire at military base

Canada October 19, 2026 11:03 AM

A fast-moving wildfire swept through an outdoor military training exercise at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, killing four Canadian service members and injuring 39 others. Prime Minister Mark Carney ordered flags lowered to half-staff, calling it one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada's military on domestic soil.

Canadian authorities give update on fatal fire at military base

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