The Canadian Armed Forces says Pte. William Douglas Dal Bianco died Friday in an Ontario hospital from injuries sustained in an Oct. 17 training fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
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The Canadian Armed Forces says Pte. William Douglas Dal Bianco died on Friday in an Ontario hospital, following injuries he sustained during a training exercise last month at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he extends his deepest condolences to the private’s family and friends for their profound loss.
The Canadian Armed Forces says about 84 soldiers with the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry were taking part in attack training on Oct. 17 when wind pushed flames from a grass fire onto the troops.
Dozens of soldiers were injured, and the Canadian Armed Forces says 24 soldiers remain in various hospitals.
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