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High Winds Spread Wainwright Base Wildfire, Officials Warn

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 2:04 PM UTC · How we work

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Wildfire Hits Base

A wildfire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
The fire was first reported at 16:00 on October 17 on a training range.
High winds pushed the blaze beyond the base fence.
A King Air medivac from Alberta Central Airways landed at the base.
Premier Danielle Smith said she remained in close contact with the Prime Minister and officials.

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Officials Urge Avoidance

Officials urged residents to avoid the Wainwright Health Centre unless they have a critical medical need.
Authorities also advised the public to stay away from the broader wildfire-affected area.
Officials labeled the incident a developing story, noting that information may change.
The briefing disclosed that information came from unnamed sources and referenced companies.
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Wildfire Hits Base

A wildfire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
The fire was first reported at 16:00 on October 17 on a training range.
High winds pushed the blaze beyond the base fence.
A King Air medivac from Alberta Central Airways landed at the base.
Premier Danielle Smith said she remained in close contact with the Prime Minister and officials.

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