Fifth Canadian soldier dies from burns after Wainwright training fire

A fifth soldier, Douglas Dal Bianco, has died in an Ontario hospital from injuries sustained in the October 17 fire at the Wainwright military training base near Edmonton. The blaze, sparked by live-ammunition training and fanned by strong winds, killed four soldiers on the spot and hospitalized 48, with 24 still receiving treatment. This is a continuing casualty count from a single training accident, indicating a significant loss of life and raising questions about training safety protocols.

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