Global Politics Report Editorial

Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canada military base, army says

High winds propelled the blaze across the army base in Wainwright, killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more.

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Source: Al Jazeera

Politics desk: Foreign Policy

Published: Oct. 23, 2026 at 12:41 AM ET

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Original source: Al Jazeera

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