Fifth soldier dies following CFB Wainwright fire

Private William Dougal Dal Bianco of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI) died on Nov. 13, 2026, as a result of his injuries from the fire at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17, 2026. (Supplied)

A fifth soldier has died following the fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

Private William Douglas Dal Bianco of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI) died on Friday as a result of the injuries he sustained in the Oct. 17 fire.

The Canadian Armed Forces said 24 members remained in hospital as of Saturday.

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