A fifth Canadian soldier has died from injuries sustained in the wildfire that erupted during a live-fire exercise at CFB Wainwright.
Private William Douglas Dal Bianco of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, passed away yesterday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed condolences, and Lieutenant-General Michael Wright praised his service.
Twenty-four soldiers remain in hospital, while 14 have been discharged.
The explosion on Oct. 17 triggered a wildfire that injured dozens, many with severe burns.