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Canada military base fire: 39 hospitalised, 19 critical; four soldiers killed

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19.10.2026

Canada military base fire: 39 hospitalised, 19 critical; four soldiers killed

A fast-moving fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed four soldiers and injured dozens during military training. Premier Danielle Smith said 39 people were hospitalised, including at least 19 in critical condition.

New Delhi: At least 39 people were hospitalised, including 19 in critical condition, after a deadly fire swept through a Canadian military base in Alberta. Four soldiers were killed in the incident, which occurred during a military training exercise on Saturday, October 17.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said some of the injured had suffered severe burns and would require weeks or months of specialised medical care. The injured were transferred to four hospitals across the province, including facilities in Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer.

The fire broke out at Canadian........

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