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Two Injured in Gas Plant Fire Near Calgary; One in Critical Condition
One man was airlifted in critical condition and a second person was treated on scene as crews brought the blaze under control.
- On Friday, a fire broke out at the Canadian Natural Resources Limited Hussar gas plant about 85 kilometres east of Calgary, injuring two people.
- Wheatland County Fire Services, alongside Hussar and Calgary departments, responded at 5:30 a.m., with crews evacuating the surrounding area as a precaution after a HAZMAT team arrived.
- A STARS air ambulance crew transported one man in his 70s to hospital in life-threatening condition, while a second person received treatment on the scene.
- CNRL spokesperson Julie Woo told CBC News the blaze is under control. "Our key priorities are the safety and security of our employees, stakeholders, and the environment," she said.
- Authorities have not yet determined the fire's cause, though CNRL plans to release more information regarding the incident as it becomes available.
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