Unprecedented Speed: Canada Military Fire Kills Four, Forces Rethink of Live-Fire Protocols
Four Canadian servicemen died and dozens were injured after a fire, reportedly spreading a kilometre in less than a minute, tore through a training area at CFB Wainwright. The blaze, suspected to have originated during a live-fire exercise amidst dry, windy conditions, has prompted a major investigation and a temporary halt to certain military training operations.