Fifth Canadian Soldier Dies from October Base Fire Injuries

Fifth Canadian Soldier Dies from October Base Fire Injuries

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Private William Douglas Dal Bianco died from injuries sustained in a grass fire that broke out during live-fire training at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, officials said. His death was confirmed on 13 November, bringing the number of service members killed in the incident to five.

The fire erupted on 17 October, injuring dozens of soldiers, many of whom remain hospitalized, according to earlier reports. Defence Minister Jennie Carignan and MP David McGuinty expressed condolences to the soldier’s family.

Acteurs

William Douglas Dal Bianco Department of National Defence David McGuinty Jennie Carignan 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

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Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta, Canada Ontario, Canada

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Fifth Canadian soldier dies from injuries caused by large fire at military base
Fifth Canadian soldier dies from injuries caused by large fire at military base

BBC • 15 nov. 09h26

Private William Douglas Dal Bianco died from injuries sustained in a grass fire that broke out during live-fire training at CFB Wainwright in October.

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Fifth Canadian soldier dies of injuries from military training fire
Fifth Canadian soldier dies of injuries from military training fire

NBC News • 15 nov. 01h52

A fifth soldier has died from injuries sustained in a wind-driven grass fire during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright, while 24 others remain hospitalized.

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CBS News • 14 nov. 23h44

Private William Douglas Dal Bianco died in an Ontario hospital, becoming the fifth fatality from the October 17 grass fire at CFB Wainwright that engulfed a grenade-launcher training range.

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A 5th soldier injured in CFB Wainwright fire has died, officials say
A 5th soldier injured in CFB Wainwright fire has died, officials say

CBC • 14 nov. 21h17

Private William Douglas Dal Bianco died in an Ontario hospital after being injured in the October 17 fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, bringing the death toll among service members to five.

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Fifth Canadian soldier has died after fire in Wainwright, CAF says
Fifth Canadian soldier has died after fire in Wainwright, CAF says

Global News • 14 nov. 21h11

Private William Douglas Dal Bianco became the fifth service member to die after a grass fire engulfed a training exercise at CFB Wainwright, with dozens still hospitalized.

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Fifth soldier dies from injuries after October fire at CFB Wainwright
Fifth soldier dies from injuries after October fire at CFB Wainwright

The Globe and Mail • 14 nov. 20h40

Private William Douglas Dal Bianco died in Ontario, raising the death toll from the Oct. 17 blaze at CFB Wainwright to five, while dozens of injured soldiers remain hospitalized.

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