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2 More Soldiers Injured in Alberta Military Base Fire Out of Hospital

Two soldiers severely burned in the Oct. 17 fire at CFB Wainwright were transferred by air ambulance Friday to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, where Dr. Alan Rogers described their injuries as life-altering.
High winds spread a grass fire during training exercises at CFB Wainwright in Alberta where soldiers were using live munitions, killing four people and leaving 39 others wounded with serious burns.
Ten specialized burn nurses from the Sunnybrook burn centre arrived in Alberta days after the inferno to assist, with Dr. Rogers noting that staff with 30 years of experience found this "one of the most traumatic experiences."
Currently, 25 soldiers remain hospitalized, with four relocated to British Columbia and Ontario for treatment closer to family; 14 have been released while 13 were previously reported in critical condition.
The Department of National Defence confirmed ongoing support services remain available for all CAF members as survivors face potential psychological impacts including post-traumatic stress and nightmares during their long recovery journey.

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