Canada confirms deaths and injuries after Wainwright base fire

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Military statement gives fire’s start time; casualty details withheld

Canada’s armed forces confirmed deaths and injuries from the incident at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, in an October 18 statement. It said a fire began in the training area at approximately 4 p.m. local time on October 17 and spread beyond that area. Casualty details are being withheld until next-of-kin notifications are complete. Reuters reported that the military and RCMP are investigating. Neither account gives a cause or casualty count.

Reuters: Deaths confirmed after serious incident and fire at Canadian military base · Canadian National Defence: Incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright