Military says fifth Canadian soldier has died after fire in Wainwright
A fifth Canadian soldier has died from injuries sustained in a fire last month at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. The Canadian Armed Forces says Pte. William Douglas Dal Bianco died on Friday in an Ontario hospital. Defence Minister David McGuinty says he extends his deepest condolences to the private’s family and friends for […]
The Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed the death of a fifth Canadian soldier, Pte. William Douglas Dal Bianco, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta last month. Defence Minister David McGuinty has expressed his deepest condolences to the soldier's family and friends. The incident occurred on October 17 during attack training, when wind carried flames from a grass fire onto the troops, resulting in numerous injuries. As of the report, 24 soldiers remain hospitalized.
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