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Jewish News 24 · Oct 18, 2026

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🔴🇨🇦 UPDATE - AT LEAST 7 REPORTED DEAD, DOZENS INJURED IN EXPLOSION AND FIRE AT CANADIAN MILITARY BASE: At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, according to Global News, citing multiple military sources. The sources said a live-fire training exercise hit a gas line or gas well on the base, which has not been officially confirmed. Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed that people died and were injured but gave no figures. Strong winds with gusts up to 100 km/h fueled the fire, which crossed the base fence. Officials have not released an official death toll or confirmed the cause.

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