{"id":87367,"date":"2026-10-19T08:10:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=87367"},"modified":"2026-10-19T09:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T13:36:30","slug":"incident-at-canadian-forces-base-wainwright","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/19\/incident-at-canadian-forces-base-wainwright\/","title":{"rendered":"Incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright &#8211; UPDATED"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"nowrap\">October 18<\/span>, 2026 (7:51 pm) \u2013 Ottawa \u2013 National Defence \/ Canadian Armed Forces<\/p>\n<p>It is with profound sadness that the Canadian Armed Forces confirms that four of our members lost their lives during a fire-related training incident at <span class=\"nowrap\">CFB Wainwright<\/span> at approximately <span class=\"nowrap\">4 p.m. MDT<\/span> on <span class=\"nowrap\">October 17<\/span>, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The members confirmed killed during this exercise:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sergeant <span class=\"nowrap\">Morgan Wong<\/span>, from the Loyal Edmonton Regiment based at Edmonton, Alberta serving with <span class=\"nowrap\">3rd Battalion<\/span>, Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry<\/li>\n<li>Private <span class=\"nowrap\">Shaun Farrell<\/span>, from <span class=\"nowrap\">3rd Battalion<\/span> Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton, Alberta<\/li>\n<li>Private <span class=\"nowrap\">Aidan Goulding<\/span>, from <span class=\"nowrap\">3rd Battalion<\/span> Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton, Alberta<\/li>\n<li>Private <span class=\"nowrap\">Hayden Lykkemark<\/span>, from <span class=\"nowrap\">3rd Battalion<\/span> Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton, Alberta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to those who lost their lives, <span class=\"nowrap\">39 Canadian<\/span> Armed Forces members sustained injuries.<\/p>\n<p>On <span class=\"nowrap\">October 17,<\/span> 2026, at approximately <span class=\"nowrap\">1600 hrs (MDT)<\/span>, members of <span class=\"nowrap\">1 Canadian<\/span> Mechanized Brigade Group from the <span class=\"nowrap\">3rd Battalion<\/span>, Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry, were conducting live fire training at <span class=\"nowrap\">CFB Wainwright<\/span> as part of <span class=\"nowrap\">Exercise APOLLO SHOOTER<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>While conducting training a fire ignited and high wind speeds enabled the fire to grow and spread very rapidly overtaking the unit administrative area.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"nowrap\">October 18,<\/span> 2026 (2:55 p.m.) \u2013 Ottawa, Ontario \u2013 National Defence \/ Canadian Armed Forces<\/p>\n<p>A fire ignited within the training area of Canadian Forces <span class=\"nowrap\">Base (CFB)<\/span> Wainwright, Alberta, at approximately <span class=\"nowrap\">4:00 p.m. (local time)<\/span> on <span class=\"nowrap\">October 17<\/span>, 2026. The fire spread rapidly beyond the boundaries of the training area, while military and civilian emergency services responded quickly to control that fire and to support those affected by this tragic event.<\/p>\n<p>It is with profound sadness that the Canadian Armed <span class=\"nowrap\">Forces (CAF)<\/span> confirms the incident resulted in fatalities and injuries. As emergency responders continue their work and the situation continues to evolve, the full extent of the impact remains under assessment. Our immediate priority is supporting those affected and notifying next of kin. We will not confirm casualty or injury details until that process is complete.<\/p>\n<p>The CAF is working closely with emergency services, local authorities, and other partners to support response efforts. The safety and security of CAF personnel, their families, and members of the surrounding community remain the highest priority. The Canadian Armed Forces will provide additional information as it becomes available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October 18, 2026 (7:51 pm) \u2013 Ottawa \u2013 National Defence \/ Canadian Armed Forces It is with profound sadness that the Canadian Armed Forces confirms that four of our members lost their lives during a fire-related training incident at CFB Wainwright at approximately 4 p.m. MDT on October 17, 2026. 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