Follow-up: Fifth Canadian Soldier Dies After CFB Wainwright Fire, 24 Still in Hospital
Canada's Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces confirmed in Ottawa on November 14 that a fifth soldier who had been receiving medical care in Ontario following the October 17 fire incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has died. Private William Douglas Dal Bianco of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI), died on November 13 from injuries sustained in the incident.
The Canadian Armed Forces said 24 members are still in hospital receiving treatment as recovery and care continue, while 14 members have been released from hospital. In addition to the five soldiers who lost their lives, 38 Canadian Armed Forces members were injured in the incident.
The incident occurred on October 17 at approximately 4 p.m. MDT, when members of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, were conducting live-fire training at CFB Wainwright as part of Exercise APOLLO SHOOTER. A fire ignited during the training, and high wind speeds enabled it to grow and spread very rapidly, overtaking the unit's administrative area.
Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty extended his deepest condolences to Dal Bianco's family, friends and fellow service members, saying Canada remains committed to supporting the families and the Armed Forces community and to honouring Dal Bianco's service, dedication and sacrifice. Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan said the entire Canadian Armed Forces is heartbroken by the loss and will honour his dedicated service while standing with all those affected by the tragedy.
Source: National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
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Photo: 图：加拿大军队在阿尔伯塔省 Wainwright 基地进行实弹训练（资料图）。CdnMCG 摄，CC BY-SA 4.0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Canadian Armed Forces live-fire training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta (file photo). Photo by CdnMCG, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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