An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright east of Edmonton on Saturday has resulted in an unknown number of fatalities and injuries.
The Canadian Armed Forces said the fire broke out in a training area at approximately 4 p.m. local time Saturday before spreading rapidly beyond its boundaries.
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CFB Wainwright incident Paramedics load an injured person into an ambulance at the Wainwright Health Centre as injured military members are treated after a fire at CFB Wainwright, outside of Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
CFB Wainwright incident A person parachutes near the Wainwright Health Centre as injured military members are treated after a fire at CFB Wainwright, outside of Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
CFB Wainwright incident Emergency crews and military personnel at the Wainwright Health Centre as injured military members are treated after a fire at CFB Wainwright, outside of Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
CFB Wainwright incident Emergency crews and military personnel at the Wainwright Health Centre as injured military members are treated after a fire at CFB Wainwright, outside of Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
CFB Wainwright Ambulances in Wainwright on Oct. 17, 2026 after a fire at CFB Wainwright caused multiple fatalities and injuries. (Sean McClune/CTV News Edmonton)
An Alberta Health Services plane and ambulances near CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17, 2026. (Sean McClune/CTV News Edmonton) An Alberta Health Services plane and ambulances near CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17, 2026. (Sean McClune/CTV News Edmonton)
CFB Wainwright incident A sign in Wainwright sharing support for the Canadian Armed Forces. (Kent Morrison/CTV News Edmonton)
CFB Wainwright incident The entrance to CFB Wainwright on Oct. 18, 2026. (Kent Morrison/CTV News Edmonton)
CFB Wainwright incident The entrance to CFB Wainwright on Oct. 18, 2026. (Kent Morrison/CTV News Edmonton)
CFB Wainwright fire Firefighters from Wainwright and the military were on scene outside CFB Wainwright on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 after fire broke out at the base the previous afternoon. (Kent Morrison/CTV News Edmonton)
CFB Wainwright fire Firefighters from Wainwright and the military were on scene outside CFB Wainwright on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 after fire broke out at the base the previous afternoon. (Kent Morrison/CTV News Edmonton)
CFB Wainwright fire Flags at half-mast in Wainwright on Oct. 18, 2026 after a fatal fire at the army base the day before. (Nicole Weisberg/CTV News Edmonton)
CFB Wainwright fire
Wainwright The burn area on CFB Wainwright south of the town Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Four people have been killed and numerous others injured.
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Wainwright The town of Wainwright following multiple deaths after a fire at CFB Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.
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CFB Wainwright fire Flowers adorn the gate at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 18, 2026 after a fire killed multiple people and injured others. (Darcy Seaton/CTV News Edmonton)
Bruce Pugh the mayor of Wainwright Alta., talks at his home on Sunday, Oct.18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan Bruce Pugh the mayor of Wainwright Alta., talks at his home on Sunday, Oct.18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
The burn area on CFB Wainwright south of the town Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Four people have been killed and numerous others injured. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan The burn area on CFB Wainwright south of the town Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Four people have been killed and numerous others injured.
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The burn area on CFB Wainwright south of the town Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Four people have been killed and numerous others injured. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan The burn area on CFB Wainwright south of the town Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Four people have been killed and numerous others injured.
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Fire crews work the burn area on CFB Wainwright south of the town Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Four people have been killed and numerous others injured. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan Fire crews work the burn area on CFB Wainwright south of the town Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Four people have been killed and numerous others injured.
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The burn area on CFB Wainwright south of the town Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Four people have been killed and numerous others injured. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan The burn area on CFB Wainwright south of the town Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Four people have been killed and numerous others injured. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
Bruce Pugh the mayor of Wainwright Alta., talks on the phone at his home on Sunday, Oct.18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan Bruce Pugh the mayor of Wainwright Alta., talks on the phone at his home on Sunday, Oct.18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
