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2026-10-18 Great White North

At least seven dead and dozens injured after explosion at Canadian military base as minister warns situation is 'very, very active and delicate'

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-10-18 02:32|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [151 views ] Top

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Is this a cover story, or what actually happened is question?

Posted by NN2N1 2026-10-18 05:35|| 2026-10-18 05:35|| Front Page Top

2 This one has a bad smell to it.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-10-18 06:49|| 2026-10-18 06:49|| Front Page Top

3 [BBC] Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base

[FOX] Fatalities, injuries reported at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta after 'incident' that sparked fire

Posted by Skidmark 2026-10-18 07:43|| 2026-10-18 07:43|| Front Page Top

4 [RT] Seven killed in blaze at Canadian base – media

[CBS] Large fire breaks out after deadly incident at Canadian military base, officials say

The fire came days before the province is set to vote on beginning a process that could lead to its seeking independence from Canada.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-10-18 08:10|| 2026-10-18 08:10|| Front Page Top

5 I agree. The base was established in 1940. That's PLENTY of time to map out and know where every gas well or pipeline is located on the base. If this is true the Range Safety Officer, unit commanding officer and senior NCO are all three simultaneously derelict in their duties.

Posted by Dopey Photch2701 2026-10-18 08:52|| 2026-10-18 08:52|| Front Page Top

6 /\ The fire came days before the province is set to vote on beginning a process that could lead to its seeking independence from Canada.

Probably just a coincidence. BTW, is Paris burning yet ?

Posted by Besoeker 2026-10-18 09:06|| 2026-10-18 09:06|| Front Page Top

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