Four Canadian soldiers killed in fire at Alberta military base

The Sansasyonel - International (English) · Oct 19, 2026 · 1m

Four Canadian soldiers were killed and dozens were seriously injured when a fast-moving fire swept through Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta during combat training. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said 39 people were in hospital, with at least 19 in critical condition. The military identified those killed as Sergeant Morgan Wong and Privates Shaun Farrell, Aidan Goulding and Hayden Lykkemark. All four served with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton. Major General Wade Rutland said a grass fire began in a training area and spread quickly…