# Canada Military Base Fire Claims Four Lives

> Canadian military base fire kills four, leaves 39 hospitalized in critical condition.
- Title: Canada Military Base Fire Claims Four Lives · France24
- Summary: Canadian military base fire kills four, leaves 39 hospitalized in critical condition. A fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four service members…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/americas/20261018-canada-military-base-fire-four-dead-39-hospitalised
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## Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
A fire broke out Saturday during military training at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, killing four service members and hospitalizing 39 people.
## Four Service Members Killed
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed four service members died in the fire, which occurred during military training at the base.
## 39 Hospitalized Including 19 Critical
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reported 39 people hospitalized, with at least 19 in critical condition after the fire.
## Patients Transferred to Four Hospitals
Patients were transferred from Canadian Forces Base Wainwright to four hospitals across Alberta: two in Edmonton, one in Red Deer, and one in Calgary.
## Critical Condition Patients
Some patients suffered severe burns and could face weeks or months of intensive treatment due to the fire.
## Fire Cause Under Investigation
The Canadian military said there were no indications the fire was terrorism, but the cause remained under investigation.
## Families Notified
Prime Minister Mark Carney said families of the four service members killed had been notified by Sunday.
## Emergency Response
The response involved 22 ground ambulances, six airplanes, two helicopters, and assistance from neighboring Saskatchewan.
## Wainwright Hospital Overwhelmed
Dr. Warren Thirsk said the city of Edmonton’s healthcare facilities were overwhelmed by the number of patients, calling it a one in every 15- to 25-year disaster.
## Military Training Base
CFB Wainwright is one of Canada’s busiest military training bases, home to the Canadian Maneuver Training Center and the 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre.
## Key takeaway

A fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four service members and hospitalized 39, including 19 in critical condition.