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By The Canadian Press

The latest developments on the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta

Oct 18, 2026 | 9:20 AM

WAINWRIGHT — Defence Minister David McGuinty said there have been deaths and injuries after a fire erupted Saturday afternoon at CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.

Here are the latest developments (all times Mountain):

9 a.m.

Defence Minister David McGuinty says in a social media post that he’s on his way to Edmonton.

He says he’s being briefed on the latest developments in the “terrible incident” at CFB Wainwright.

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He says: “To the families and everyone in Wainwright: Canada stands with you.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make a statement later today.


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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.

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