Fifth Soldier Dies After Oct. 17 CFB Wainwright Training Fire, Leaving 24 Hospitalized
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Updated · CBC Sports · Nov 14
Fifth Soldier Dies After Oct. 17 CFB Wainwright Training Fire, Leaving 24 Hospitalized
3 articles · Updated · CBC Sports · Nov 14
Summary
Pte. William Douglas Dal Bianco died Friday in an Ontario hospital from injuries suffered in the Oct. 17 live-fire training blaze at CFB Wainwright, raising the death toll to five.
The fire erupted during afternoon training at the Alberta base, where officials have said a grass fire in a permanent danger area and sudden strong winds rapidly spread the flames.
24 soldiers remain hospitalized nationwide, according to the Department of National Defence; four were transferred last week to facilities in B.C. and Ontario for treatment closer to home.
Earlier this week, 21 injured soldiers were still in Alberta hospitals, with 15 on ventilators and nine in critical condition, underscoring the scale of the military's worst recent training tragedy.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, Gen. Jennie Carignan, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offered condolences as the Canadian Armed Forces continues caring for the wounded.