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  "id": 15343136,
  "title": "Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/major-fire-breaks-out-in-alberta-after-deadly-incident-at-military-15343136",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T03:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261018/major-fire-breaks-out-in-alberta-after-deadly-incident-at-military-base"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating fire broke out in Alberta, Canada following a tragic incident at a military base, leaving fatalities and injuries in its wake. Defense Minister David McGuinty expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and injuries sustained during the base's mishap, though he refrained from disclosing the exact numbers or the cause of the incident. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police took charge of the investigation, describing the scene as \"very, very active and delicate.\" The Canadian Armed Forces, alongside federal, provincial, and local agencies, were working in unison to manage the emergency response. The nearby town of Wainwright offered its medical and firefighting assistance. The Municipal District of Wainwright reported that the fire had breached the base's perimeter earlier that day, rapidly spreading due to strong winds. As of yet, there was no evacuation order in place. Prime Minister Mark Carney conveyed his deepest sympathies to the families of the fallen heroes, emphasizing solidarity with the wounded personnel.",
  "summary": "EDMONTON, Alberta — Canada’s defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire. “I’m saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident on the base,” Defense Minister David McGuinty said. McGuinty did not provide casualty figures or details about what caused the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBC Canada",
        "title": "Fatalities, injuries after major fire at Alberta military base: defence minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/fatalities-injuries-after-major-fire-at-alberta-military-base-defence",
        "published": "2026-10-18T01:33:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Canada says people killed after incident and fire at Alberta military base",
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        "published": "2026-10-18T02:19:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Carney says ‘serious incident’ sparked major fire at Alberta army base but offers no details",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/carney-says-serious-incident-sparked-major-fire-at-alberta-army-base",
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/major-fire-breaks-out-in-alberta-after-deadly-incident-at-military-15340310",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:39:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "‘Serious incident’ at Alberta military base causes deaths and injuries, Canada officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/serious-incident-at-alberta-military-base-causes-deaths-and-injuries",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:50:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/major-fire-breaks-out-in-alberta-after-deadly-incident-at-military",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:22:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Massive fire breaks out at military base in Alberta, Canada",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-military-base-in-alberta-canada",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:04:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Canadian Defence Minister confirms Alberta base deaths",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/canadian-defence-minister-confirms-alberta-base-deaths",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:05:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Deaths confirmed after 'serious incident,' fire at Canada military base in Alberta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/deaths-confirmed-after-serious-incident-fire-at-canada-military-base",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:49:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Canada reports deaths after 'incident' on military base in Alberta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/canada-reports-deaths-after-incident-on-military-base-in-alberta",
        "published": "2026-10-18T05:23:51.000Z"
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