Twenty-seven soldiers injured in CFB Wainwright fire remain in hospital: Premier Smith

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-21 02:06:29.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Defence, Emergency, Public Safety]

Following a mass casualty brush fire at CFB Wainwright during a training exercise ahead of a Latvia deployment, 27 of the 39 hospitalized soldiers remain under medical care across hospitals in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer. Premier Danielle Smith confirmed the ongoing hospitalization update after previously reporting the deaths of four soldiers: Pte. Aidan Goulding, Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Hayden Lykkemark of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (3PPCLI), and Sgt. Morgan Wong of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. Emergency response efforts involved thirty units, including 22 ambulances, six planes, and two helicopters, transporting personnel to regional health centres while Canadian Armed Forces investigators continue examining the incident.