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Canadian Army Confirms Live Grenade Drill Ignited Deadly Wainwright Base Fire

A fast-moving grass fire that killed four soldiers at a Canadian military base in Wainwright, Alberta, was caused by a live grenade exercise, according to a senior defense official. High winds propelled the blaze across the base, overwhelming dozens of personnel and leaving 27 people hospitalized, several in critical condition. The incident, described as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada’s military, occurred on October 17 while soldiers and reserve members were preparing to deploy to Latvia. The Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating the incident, and federal government buildings across Canada flew flags at half-mast to mourn the victims.

via New York Post|

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Canadian Army Confirms Live Grenade Drill Triggered Deadly Wainwright Base Fire

A fast-moving grass fire that killed four soldiers and left 19 in critical condition at a Canadian military base in Wainwright, Alberta, was caused by a live grenade exercise, a senior defense official confirmed. High winds propelled the blaze across the base, overwhelming dozens of personnel. The incident, described as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada’s military, occurred on October 17. The soldiers and reserve members involved were preparing to deploy to Latvia, where Canadian forces maintain their largest international military operation. As of October 22, 27 people remain hospitalized, with several in critical condition. The Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating the incident. Federal government buildings across Canada flew flags at half-mast to mourn the victims.

via HuffPost|

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