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Deadly fire at Canada military base was caused by live grenade exercise, army says
Officials said live grenade training ignited the blaze, and 27 soldiers remain hospitalized while investigators review safety decisions.
- On Saturday, Oct. 17, a fire at the Canadian Armed Forces training ground in Wainwright, Alta., killed four soldiers and injured dozens during a live-fire exercise on an anti-grenade launcher range.
- Military officials said a strong afternoon wind rapidly pushed flames beyond the monitored grenade range, bypassing fireguards and reaching soldiers conducting attack training in an adjacent area.
- The military identified Sgt. Morgan Wong of Edmonton among the four soldiers killed, while 27 injured soldiers remain hospitalized, with 13 in critical condition and 12 released.
- Vanessa Hanrahan, head of the military police, said 30 police are investigating on the ground, though information they can confirm remains limited as probes examine weather, dryness, and munitions.
- Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan promised the military will implement safety measures immediately if investigators find them necessary, emphasizing the need to prevent future tragedies.
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The Independent (US)Grenade exercise sparked fire at Canada military base that killed four soldiers
The incident is considered one of the worst peacetime tragedies in the history of Canadian military
·London, United Kingdom
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According to the military, the devastating fire on a Canadian base with four dead and dozens injured was triggered by an exercise with sharp grenades. Because the disaster was in a danger area with explosive ammunition, the firefighters were unable to launch a direct fire attack.
·Vienna, Austria
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They were suddenly encircled by flames. At least four soldiers died in an exercise on a Canadian base, dozens injured. Now the military reports the alleged trigger of the tragedy.
·Hamburg, Germany
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