Fire at Wainwright Canadian base kills 4 soldiers
Updated: 39 personnel were hospitalized, including 19 in critical condition, as flames were believed to spread into a live-fire training area in Alberta.
A fire that swept through the Canadian Armed Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed four military members and injured dozens of others on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17. The Canadian Armed Forces said 39 personnel were taken to hospital and at least 19 were in critical condition. Major General Wade Rutland said troops were conducting high-intensity combat training with live ammunition, including hand grenades, when a grass fire started about 1 kilometer from the site and spread very quickly because of strong winds. The dead were identified as Sergeant Morgan Wong, Private Shaun Farrell, Private Aidan Goulding and Private Hayden Lykkemark. Authorities said the fire is now under control and there is no indication so far of terrorism.