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Strong winds spread 'large fire' near Wainwright, Alta., military base, municipality says

CBC Canada · October 17, 2026 at 9:12 p.m.

Strong winds spread 'large fire' near Wainwright, Alta., military base, municipality says

A large fire originating on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta has spread rapidly due to Saturday's strong winds, according to the Municipal District of Wainwright.

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Strong winds spread 'large fire' near Wainwright, Alta., military base, municipality says

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