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Fatal fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta

A fast-moving grass fire at CFB Wainwright killed four service members and hospitalised 39, at least 19 critically. Carney said on Monday the cause is still unknown.

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Followed since: 18 Oct

The latest development

Al Jazeera EnglishMon 19 Oct · 00:38 UTC

A deadly fire at an Alberta military training base overwhelms local medical services as Canada investigates the cause.…

01The story so far

seven developments over two days, a square each

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Monday 19 October

2 developments

15:50 UTC· the latest
Carney says cause of Wainwright base fire still unknown
The prime minister said the cause of the fire that killed at least four military members and injured dozens is not yet known.
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1 sourceReuters
- ReutersBlueskyMon 19 Oct, 15:50
  Carney says cause of fire at Alberta military base still unknown Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday the cause of a firethat killed at least four military members and ‌injured dozens of others in Alberta on Saturday is still not known.
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00:51 UTC
Officials say fast-moving grass fire caused Wainwright base tragedy
Officials described an 'uncommon, rapid' grass fire in which flames advanced 1 km in 30 to 60 seconds and crossed firebreaks before municipal firefighters helped contain it. Four soldiers died and 39 people were injured, 19 critically.
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4 sourcesAl Jazeera English, The Japan Times, The Hindu, Al Jazeera
- Al Jazeera EnglishXMon 19 Oct, 00:38
  A deadly fire at an Alberta military training base overwhelms local medical services as Canada investigates the cause. Al Jazeera’s Imogen Kimber reports.
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- The Japan TimesRSSMon 19 Oct, 00:51
  Grass fire at Canadian military base kills four and injures 39 An official described the sudden high winds and spread of the fire as an "uncommon, ⁠rapid" event in which flames advanced 1 km in 30 to 60 seconds.
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- The HinduRSSMon 19 Oct, 02:46
  Grass fire at Canadian military base kills 4 soldiers, critically injures 19 other people The fire crossed established firebreaks before being contained with help from municipal firefighters.
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- Al JazeeraRSSMon 19 Oct, 03:07
  Fast-moving grass fire caused Canada’s military base tragedy Fast-moving grass fire caused Canada’s military base tragedy
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Sunday 18 October

5 developments

21:47 UTC
Alberta premier: 39 hospitalised, 19 critical after base fire
Premier Danielle Smith said 39 people were hospitalised after the fire at the Alberta military base, at least 19 in critical condition, some with severe burns needing prolonged intensive treatment.
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4 sourcesAssociated Press, The Hindu, France 24, BBC World
- Associated PressBlueskySun 18 Oct, 21:47
  39 people are hospitalized and at least 19 in critical condition after a fire at a military base, Alberta Premier says. Canada’s defense minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.
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- The HinduRSSSun 18 Oct, 21:55
  Alberta Premier says 39 people hospitalised, at least 19 critical after fire at Canada military base Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier confirmed that four service members were killed in the fire
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- France 24RSSSun 18 Oct, 22:16
  Canadian military base fire kills at least four, injures dozens Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said. Premier Danielle Smith said Sunday that at least
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- BBC WorldRSSSun 18 Oct, 23:06
  Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".
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16:38 UTC
Carney says four soldiers killed in Wainwright base fire
Prime Minister Mark Carney said four service members died and dozens were injured in a 'violent, fast-moving' fire at CFB Wainwright, revising earlier reports of seven dead.
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6 sourcesInsider Paper, AFP, BBC Breaking, The New York Times, Fox News, BBC World
- Insider PaperTelegramSun 18 Oct, 16:38
  BREAKING - Four soldiers dead and dozens injured in fire at Canada military base: PM Mark Carney
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- AFPXSun 18 Oct, 16:39
  #BREAKING Four soldiers dead and dozens injured in fire at Canada military base: PM Carney
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- BBC BreakingXSun 18 Oct, 16:41
  Four killed and dozens injured after "violent, fast-moving" fire at Canadian military base, PM Mark Carney says
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- The New York TimesRSSSun 18 Oct, 16:58
  Fire at Canadian Army Base Killed 4 and Injured Dozens Prime Minister Mark Carney said the “violent, fast-moving” fire in the province of Alberta was one of the worst tragedies for Canada’s armed forces in peacetime on Canadian soil.
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- Fox NewsRSSSun 18 Oct, 17:54
  Canadian PM Carney says 4 service members killed, dozens injured in military base fire Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed four service members died after fierce 62 mph winds fueled flames at CFB Wainwright, Alberta.
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- BBC WorldRSSSun 18 Oct, 19:42
  What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.
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04:20 UTC
Canada defence minister confirms deaths in fire at Wainwright base
David McGuinty said people were killed and injured in a serious incident that caused a fire on one of Canada's busiest military bases, without giving figures or a cause.
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4 sourcesReuters, Al Jazeera, Fox News, Al Jazeera English
- ReutersBlueskySun 18 Oct, 04:20
  Deaths confirmed after 'serious incident,' fire at Canada military base in Alberta People were killed and injured in a serious incident that resulted in a fire on one of Canada's busiest ‌military bases in Alberta, Defense Minister David McGuinty said on Saturday.
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- Al JazeeraRSSSun 18 Oct, 04:59
  Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base: Canada minister Defence Minister David McGuinty says people were killed and injured, but provides no figures or cause of fire.
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- Fox NewsRSSSun 18 Oct, 05:41
  Fatalities, injuries reported at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta after 'incident' that sparked fire Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed fatalities and injuries after a major fire broke out at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, one of the country's busiest military
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXSun 18 Oct, 06:12
  A deadly fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright in Canada’s province of Alberta, Minister of National Defence David McGuinty has confirmed, saying people were killed and injured. Read:
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04:07 UTC
At least seven dead, dozens hurt in Wainwright base explosion
Global News, citing military sources, reports at least seven dead and dozens injured after a live-fire training exercise hit a gas line or well. A doctor told CBC local health facilities are 'completely overwhelmed'.
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3 sourcesFaytuks News, Топор Live
- Faytuks NewsXSun 18 Oct, 04:07
  A doctor tells CBC News that Wainwright’s health-care facilities have been “completely overwhelmed” by the number of patients "It is more patients than any of us want to count right now. It’s a disaster
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- Faytuks NewsXSun 18 Oct, 05:06
  At least seven people are dead and dozens more injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright, military sources say -Global News A live-fire training exercise hit a gas line or gas well on the base causing an explosion
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- Топор LiveTelegramSun 18 Oct, 05:42RU
  ⚡️Минимум семь человек погибли, десятки пострадали в результате взрыва и пожара на канадской военной базе Уэйнрайт, — Global News. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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01:36 UTC
Deadly incident sparks major fire at Alberta military base
PM Carney cited a 'serious incident' causing a major fire at CFB Wainwright. Defence Minister David McGuinty said there were fatalities and injuries, and the fire was spreading to the nearby town in strong winds.
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8 sourcesAssociated Press, Insider Paper, The Hindu, The New York Times, The Guardian · World, BBC World, Al Jazeera English
- Associated PressBlueskySun 18 Oct, 01:36
  BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday that a “serious incident” caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that a "serious incident" has caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta.
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- Insider PaperTelegramSun 18 Oct, 01:44
  BREAKING: Canada's PM Mark Carney says a “serious incident” has sparked a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
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- Associated PressBlueskySun 18 Oct, 02:34
  BREAKING: People were killed and injured in an incident at an Alberta military base that caused a major fire, Canada's defense minister says. Canada’s defense minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major
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- The HinduRSSSun 18 Oct, 02:41
  Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base Canada’s Defence Minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire
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- The New York TimesRSSSun 18 Oct, 02:43
  Deadly ‘Incident’ at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Sparks Fire The defense minister said people were killed and injured at the base in Alberta, but officials did not offer details on the cause.
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- The Guardian · WorldRSSSun 18 Oct, 02:50
  ‘Serious incident’ at Alberta military base causes deaths and injuries, Canada officials say Incident at CFB Wainwright base in Alberta caused a ‘major fire’ that is spreading to the nearby town because of strong windsPeople have been killed and injured after an incident at one
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- BBC WorldRSSSun 18 Oct, 03:23
  Deadly fire breaks out at Canada military base Defence Minister David McGuinty says there are casualties in what the prime minister called a "serious incident".
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXSun 18 Oct, 03:45
  Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty said there were "fatalities and injuries" after an incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier cited "a serious incident creating a major fire". 🔴 More on
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