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Canadian army links live-grenade exercise to deadly CFB Wainwright fire
Canadian military police say a live-grenade exercise on a range at CFB Wainwright in Alberta sparked a fire that killed four soldiers and injured 39.
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Canada's military says a live-grenade exercise on a range at CFB Wainwright in Alberta sparked a fire on 17 October that killed four soldiers and injured 39, with 27 hospitalised. Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan said a change in wind direction and speed intensified the blaze, which swept into a training area.
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