Fatal CFB Wainwright fire: Military confirms deaths and injuries

Municipality says the wildfire is being held, while the Canadian Armed Forces withholds casualty details as families are notified
WAINWRIGHT, Alta. — The Canadian Armed Forces has confirmed deaths and injuries after a fire broke out in the training area at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17 and spread rapidly beyond its boundaries.
In an October 18 statement, National Defence said the fire began at approximately 4 p.m. local time on Saturday. Military and civilian emergency serv