5th Canadian soldier dies weeks after fire on military base
Pvt. William Douglas Dal Bianco died Friday at a hospital in Ontario, where he had been receiving treatment since the Oct. 17 fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, the military said.
The Canadian Armed Forces announced on Saturday that a fifth Canadian soldier, Pvt. William Douglas Dal Bianco, has died from injuries sustained during a grass fire on October 17 at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. The fire, which was wind-driven, swept through troops during a military training exercise at the base, causing significant injuries.
About 84 soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, were involved in the incident. Currently, 24 soldiers remain hospitalized. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed condolences, stating that the soldiers chose to protect Canada's future while still enjoying their own. Military officials were aware of the fire for several hours but continued the training, believing it was contained.
Military police are investigating the incident, and a separate board of inquiry will examine the circumstances to prevent future tragedies.
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