Two hurt, one critical, in Wheatland County gas plant fire east of Calgary
Wheatland County Fire Services declared the blaze under control after crews evacuated the surrounding area as a precaution.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety risks at energy infrastructure sites in rural Alberta communities near Calgary.
A fire broke out early Wednesday at a Canadian Natural Resources gas plant in Wheatland County, about 88 kilometres east of Calgary, injuring two people.
Wheatland County Fire Services responded to the blaze at 5:30 a.m. and later declared it under control. As a precaution, crews evacuated the area surrounding the plant.
A STARS air ambulance spokesperson said a man in his 70s was transported from the site to hospital and was listed in critical condition. No details were released about the condition of the second person injured.
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