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An energy company that runs natural gas far north of Calgary says a 24-hour fire that injured five workers has finally been snuffed out.
There was a “well control incident” Monday afternoon at the site about eight kilometers north of Cochrane, Alta., but by early Tuesday afternoon, “the fire was extinguished, and the well was brought under control,” according to the statement latest news from HWN Energy Ltd.
The company says by 5:30pm, no more liquids or gases had been released.
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RCMP had said they believe a crew hit a pocket of gas while drilling, causing a large explosion that injured the workers.
The statement from HWN said five contractor personnel were injured during the incident, but did not give details of their injuries or conditions.
Earlier, Alberta Health Services confirmed that paramedics took five people to hospital on Monday, three with life-threatening injuries and two with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Tuesday, an AHS spokeswoman said she could not provide an update on their conditions due to patient privacy rules.
The company recognized the concerns of the local community and was committed to assuring the public that all possible steps were being taken to manage the incident effectively.
HWN also said it continues to monitor the situation and is committed to cooperating with ongoing investigations by representatives of the Alberta Energy Regulator and Occupational Health and Safety officials.
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