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‘Serious incident’ at Alberta military base causes deaths and injuries, Canada officials say

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Published 18 Oct 2026, 03:50 BST1 min read

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Incident at CFB Wainwright base in Alberta caused a ‘major fire’ that is spreading to the nearby town because of strong winds

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