# Wainwright tragedy highlights military risks

> Four Canadian soldiers died in a peacetime training fire at CFB Wainwright.
- Title: Wainwright tragedy highlights military risks · Nationalpost
- Summary: Four Canadian soldiers died in a peacetime training fire at CFB Wainwright. A fire during peacetime military training at CFB Wainwright killed four Canadian…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/wainwright-tragedy-a-reminder-of-the-dangers-our-soldiers-face
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## Wainwright fire incident
A fire during peacetime military training at CFB Wainwright killed four Canadian soldiers.
## Military service risks
Military service carries risks beyond the battlefield, even during peacetime.
## Soldiers' families affected
Sons, daughters, husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers have been forever changed.
## Training dangers
Soldiers train with weapons, explosives, and heavy equipment in unforgiving conditions.
## Peacetime training
The tragedy occurred during peacetime exercises, not combat.
## Key takeaway

A fire during peacetime military training at CFB Wainwright killed four Canadian soldiers.