Grenade exercise sparked fire at Canada military base that killed four soldiers
CanadaWhat to know
- The incident is considered one of the worst peacetime tragedies in the history of Canadian militaryS1
- A fast-moving grass fire that killed at least four soldiers at a western Canadian military base on Saturday was sparked by an exercise using live grenades, a senior defense official said on Thursday.S2
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Grenade exercise sparked fire at Canada military base that killed four soldiers
The incident is considered one of the worst peacetime tragedies in the history of Canadian military
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Deadly fire at Canada military base was caused by live grenade exercise, army says
A fast-moving grass fire that killed at least four soldiers at a western Canadian military base on Saturday was sparked by an exercise using live grenades, a senior defense off…
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Published Oct 23, 2026
What to know
- The incident is considered one of the worst peacetime tragedies in the history of Canadian militaryS1
- A fast-moving grass fire that killed at least four soldiers at a western Canadian military base on Saturday was sparked by an exercise using live grenades, a senior defense official said on Thursday.S2
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