Military says fifth Canadian soldier has died after fire in Wainwright

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The Canadian Press. (2026, November 14). Military says fifth Canadian soldier has died after fire in Wainwright. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/alberta/cp-newsalert-caf-says-fifth-canadian-soldier-has-died-after-fire-in-wainwright/article_d2f28f50-9e0c-55bd-9ebe-21f853f51660.html

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A fifth Canadian soldier has died from injuries sustained in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on October 17, 2026. Private William Douglas Dal Bianco passed away on Friday in an Ontario hospital. Approximately 84 soldiers from the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry were participating in attack training when a grass fire, exacerbated by wind, caused injuries to dozens of soldiers. Currently, 24 soldiers remain hospitalized due to the incident.

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Canadian Armed Forces members salute during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Wainwright, Alta., on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. asserted

members → salute → Wednesday

A fifth Canadian soldier has died from injuries sustained in a fire last month at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. asserted

soldier → die → Alberta

The Canadian Armed Forces says Pte. William Douglas Dal Bianco died on Friday in an Ontario hospital. asserted

Bianco → say → hospital

Defence Minister David McGuinty says he extends his deepest condolences to the private’s family and friends for their profound loss. asserted

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ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW asserted

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About 84 soldiers with the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry were taking part in attack training on Oct. 17 when wind pushed flames from a grass fire onto the troops. asserted

wind → take → troops

Dozens of soldiers were injured. asserted

Dozens → injure → soldiers

The Canadian Armed Forces says 24 soldiers remain in various hospitals. asserted

soldiers → say → hospitals

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 14, 2026 asserted

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