Canada base fire: latest events
1 event since 23 Oct 2026, across Canada. Last update 23 Oct 2026, 04:41 UTC.
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Four soldiers killed in fire at Wainwright base, army says grenade exercise started it
The Canadian army says a grenade exercise started a fire at the military base in Wainwright, and that high winds spread the blaze across the base. Four soldiers were killed and dozens were injured. The event is the first reported in this window.
- The army says a grenade exercise sparked the fire.
- High winds spread the blaze across the base, according to the army.
- Four soldiers died and dozens were injured.
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Four soldiers killed in fire at Wainwright base, army says grenade exercise started it
The Canadian army says a grenade exercise started a fire at the military base in Wainwright, and that high winds spread the blaze across the base. Four soldiers were killed and dozens were injured. The event is the first reported in this window.
Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canadian military base,…
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