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4 dead, dozens injured after fire at Canadian military base, officials say

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Canada's defense minister said four service members were killed, and dozens of others were hospitalized, after a wildfire swept through at a military base in Alberta.

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Both outlets lead with the deadly incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and note that it sparked a fire. The New York Times says officials did not offer details on the cause, while CBS News frames the story as a fire breaking out after the incident and adds that the blaze was major.

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