# Fast-moving grass fire caused Canada’s military base tragedy

https://mins.news/en/item/105667

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-19 03:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/fast-moving-grass-fire-caused-canadas-military-base-tragedy?traffic_source=rss

> A grass fire driven by strong winds is being blamed for the tragedy at a military base in Alberta, Canada. Four service members died during a training exercise, and 19 others were reported in critical condition in hospital.

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