Fifth Soldier Dies After Injuries in Wainwright Base Fire
A fifth Canadian Armed Forces member has died from injuries sustained when a fast-moving grass fire swept through the Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright, Alta., on Oct. 17, killing four other soldiers and injuring dozens more. “It is with profound sadness that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) confirms the death of a fifth soldier who […]
TL;DR
- A fifth Canadian Armed Forces member has died from injuries related to a grass fire at CFB Wainwright.
- The fire occurred on October 17th.
- The incident initially killed four soldiers and injured dozens.
- Private William Douglas Dal Bianco is the fifth soldier to die from his injuries.
- The soldier was receiving medical care in Ontario.