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Gas plant fire near Calgary extinguished, two people injured

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 2). Gas plant fire near Calgary extinguished, two people injured. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/alberta/two-injured-in-gas-plant-fire-near-calgary-one-in-critical-condition/article_22dd1a9e-acaa-5994-9b89-5c765e8e95ab.html

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A gas plant near Calgary, Alberta experienced a fire that resulted in injuries to two individuals but was later put out. The incident did not pose any immediate danger to the public or environmental risks according to Julie Woo from Canadian Natural Resources, who also mentioned that relevant authorities had been informed.

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On Friday, a gas plant operated by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNRL) near Wheatland County, approximately 88 kilometres east of Calgary, experienced a fire that injured two people. The blaze was reported to Wheatland County Fire Services at 5:30 a.m., and the surrounding area was evacuated as a precautionary measure. One of the injured individuals, a man in his 70s, was airlifted by STARS air ambulance and is listed in critical condition; information about the second person's injuries is not available.

CNRL spokesperson Julie Woo stated that there are no safety threats to the public or environmental risks from the incident. The fire has since been declared under control with all regulatory bodies notified accordingly.

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CHANCELLOR - A fire at a gas plant in southern Alberta that left two people injured has been extinguished. asserted

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Canadian Natural Resources spokesperson Julie Woo says there is no safety threat to the public or environment and that all regulatory bodies have been notified. asserted

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Gas plant fire near Calgary extinguished, two people injured

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