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Canada has deployed 50 investigators to look into a fire at a military base that killed 4 soldiers.

Canada has deployed 50 investigators to look into a fire at a military base that killed 4 soldiers.

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October 19th, 2026

Canada has deployed 50 investigators to look into a fire at a military base that killed 4 soldiers.

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Canadian Prime Minister Carney said on Monday that 50 investigators are examining a fire at a military base in Wainwright, Alberta.

加拿大總理卡尼週一表示,50名調查人員正在檢查阿爾伯塔省溫賴特軍事基地的一場火災。

The fire killed 4 soldiers and injured another 39 people.

這場火災造成4名士兵死亡,另有39人受傷。

Carney said the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is leading the investigation, with support from the RCMP.

卡尼說,加拿大部隊國家調查局正主導調查,皇家加拿大騎警提供支持。

Lawmakers observed a moment of silence before Carney spoke to the House of Commons. Opposition leaders also paid tribute.

議員在卡尼向眾議院講話前默哀片刻,反對黨領袖也致以敬意。

Carney said a fire was burning inside the training area.

卡尼說,訓練區域內有一場火災在燃燒。

Driven by strong winds, the fire moved nearly one kilometre in less than a minute. It reached the place where the soldiers had gathered.

在強風推動下,火勢不到一分鐘就推進近一公里,到達士兵聚集的地方。

He said investigators have not yet determined what started the grass fire.

他說,調查人員尚未確定是什麼點燃了這場草地火災。

He said the cause will be found as quickly and transparently as possible.

他表示,將盡可能迅速和透明地查明原因。

The fire affected soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. It also affected Army reservists who were doing live-fire training.

火災波及正在實彈訓練的帕特里夏公主加拿大輕步兵第三營士兵和陸軍預備役人員。

As of Monday, 19 of the injured were in critical condition.

截至週一,19名傷者情況危急。

Conservative Party leader Poilievre represents the Wainwright riding.

保守黨領袖波利耶夫代表溫賴特選區。

He said many people were badly burned and need weeks or months of critical care.

他說許多人嚴重燒傷,需要數週或數月重症監護。

He warned that their lives may never be the same.

他警告,他們的生活可能永遠不會一樣。

Major-General Rutland said Sunday that military officials knew about the fire for hours but thought it was under control.

少將拉特蘭週日說,軍方官員知道火災已有數小時,但認為火勢已得到控制。

So they allowed the training to continue until the wind suddenly changed direction.

因此,他們允許訓練繼續,直到風向突然改變。

Carney said the soldiers were preparing to reinforce Canada's NATO troops in Latvia next spring.

卡尼說,士兵們正在為明年春天增援在拉脫維亞服役的北約加拿大部隊做準備。

The military confirmed the dead as Sergeant Wang, Private Farrell, Private Goulding and Private Lakemak.

軍方確認死者為王中士、法雷爾列兵、古爾丁列兵和萊克馬克列兵。

Carney and Poilievre each remembered the victims in their own remarks.

卡尼和波利耶夫分別回憶了死者的情況。

Poilievre also said he heard that soldiers ran toward the flames to help their comrades.

波利耶夫還說,他聽說有士兵跑向火焰幫助戰友。

He described this as extraordinary courage.

他將這形容為非凡的勇氣。

Military liaison officers are helping families at four hospitals. Mental health teams and chaplains are also providing support.

軍事聯絡官正在四家醫院協助家屬,心理健康團隊和牧師也在提供支持。

On Sunday, Carney ordered flags at federal buildings across the country to fly at half-mast in mourning.

卡尼週日下令全國聯邦建築降半旗致哀。

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