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Twenty-five soldiers remain in hospital after deadly CFB Wainwright fire
Military officials say the fire spread after wind shifted, and four injured members were moved closer to home for treatment.
- As of Wednesday, November 4, 25 Canadian Armed Forces members remain hospitalized following the October 17 fire at CFB Wainwright, with four transferred to British Columbia and Ontario facilities to be closer to family.
- The fire began during routine training on an automatic grenade launcher range, but a sudden wind shift "significantly increased the fire's intensity and rate of speed," according to the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal.
- Families of injured soldiers are maintaining bedside vigils, including for Liam Ramage, who suffered roughly 40 per cent body burns. His mother, Cheryl Ramage, described the ordeal as "a mother's worst nightmare."
- Military Police and a Board of Inquiry are conducting separate, independent investigations into the incident. Investigators have not yet issued findings regarding the cause or whether training policies contributed to the tragedy.
- Officials continue providing support services to all affected CAF members and their families as the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service probe remains open. Recovery will differ for each member navigating this incident's long-term effects.
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