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CFB Wainwright Fire: Four Killed
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirms four Canadian Armed Forces members died in a violent fire at CFB Wainwright.
In brief
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirms four Canadian Armed Forces members died in a violent fire at CFB Wainwright. A fire at CFB Wainwright killed four soldiers and injured dozens during a live-fire training exercise. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Fire at CFB Wainwright
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed four Canadian Armed Forces members died and dozens were seriously injured in a violent fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta.
Casualty Identification
General Jennie Carignan said they are identifying the deceased and notifying next of kin while casualty processes continue.
Fire Origin
The fire began during live-fire training when a gas line or well was hit by high winds.
Casualty Impact
Military crews fought the fire through the night in dangerous conditions to protect fellow Canadians.
Fire Status
The wildfire south of Wainwright was contained by early Sunday morning with a fire watch in place.
The short version
A fire at CFB Wainwright killed four soldiers and injured dozens during a live-fire training exercise.
