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Deadly ‘Incident’ at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Sparks Fire

The New York Times·October 18, 2026 at 3:15 AM+8

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The defense minister said people were killed and injured at the base in Alberta, but officials did not offer details on the cause.

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