Deadly CFB Wainwright fire started on grenade launcher range firefighters couldn't enter, officials say - CBC

Open this photo in gallery:Soldiers stationed at CFB Wainwright fly the regimental flag of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), in Wainwright, Alta., on Wednesday. Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian PressA wildfire that killed four Canadian Forces soldiers at a military base in Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday started on the base’s automatic grenade launcher range, Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan told reporters on Thursday. Brig.-Gen. Hanrahan is the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal, the top solider in charge of Canada’s military police, which is conducting one of three concurrent investigations into the fire. The military is conducting its own board of inquiry, and Alberta’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner is also investigating. At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Brig.-Gen. Hanrahan said her investigation shows the fire started at what’s called the “AGL” range, as part of routine training in that area. The fire initially stayed within what is known as a “permanent danger area” of the range, which prevented firefighters from attacking it directly.

The deadly fire at an Alberta military base first began on an automatic grenade launcher range during routine exercises, officials say. The original location of the fire meant crews could not properly fight it and instead monitored the flames before high winds would change the course of the evening. Maj.-Gen. Wade Rutland of the 1st Canadian Division has said Saturday’s blaze began as a grass fire, but a violent windstorm sent flames racing toward soldiers training at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. He told reporters during a press conference Thursday in Edmonton that piecing together the minutes of the day will be ongoing and require the first accounts of soldiers who remain in hospital. The Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright fire killed four and initially sent 39 wounded to various hospitals across the province. Officials confirmed Thursday that number was down to 27 patients, with 13 in critical condition. Canadian Forces Provost Marshal Brig.-Gen. Vanessa Hanrahan says some 30 military police are actively working to examine what happened on Sunday; investigating witness accounts, specialist expertise and reviewing the scene of the fire.

Published: October 22, 2026 at 10:27p.m. EDTLeading Toronto mayoral candidates Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow squared off in the final debate of the 2026 municipal election Thursday night. It was the last opportunity for both leaders to debate each other before voters head to the polls on Oct. 26. Here are five standout moments from the debate:Bradford says Chow will take 115 years to reach her housing goal Speaking about housing during one of the first exchanges, Bradford took aim at the pace of Chow’s progress on her promise to deliver 65,000 purpose-built rental units by 2030. “Today, only 1,500 have been delivered. That is a mere two per cent of her target of her commitment to Torontonians. And if we were to continue at that pace, it would take 115 years for the mayor to deliver on her commitment,” Bradford said. Bradford slams Chow for falling short on her housing promise to Torontonians Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford says Mayor Olivia Chow has fallen short of her commitment to building homes in the city. “Unfortunately, housing starts have cratered. We have the lowest amount of housing starts in the past 30 years, we know what works.

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British ColumbiaDoctors of B. C. says the resignations are a result of a growing workload and lack of consultation on how care is administered. Resigning neurologists were being asked to provide on-call coverage to entire region, Doctors of B. C. saysListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The resigning neurologists were being asked to provide on-call coverage via telephone and internet services, the president of Doctors of B. C. said. (Tom Popyk/CBC)Interior Health is dealing with another round of mass resignations as five neurologists are leaving their positions with the health authority. The resignations were first reported by news outlet Castanet, who spoke with Dr. Niall Davidson, one of the resigning neurologists, about his concerns. Davidson declined a CBC News interview request. The resignations, and the reasons for them, were corroborated by Doctors of B. C. president Adam Thompson.