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    Rayn Rashid talks to witnesses of an explosion that caused a fire injuring five people at a well site near Cochrane. RCMP have said the fire could burn for a week.

    By The Canadian Press and News Staff

    Posted October 1, 2024 6:52 am.

    Last Updated October 1, 2024 9:32 am.

    RCMP say an explosion at an energy site northwest of Calgary Monday seriously injured five workers.

    Cpl. Gina Slaney says the five part of a crew that was drilling on a lease site at a field north of Cochrane on Monday afternoon when it’s believed they hit a gas pocket, triggering a large explosion.

    She says it is anticipated the fire will burn for at least a week, but she says the area is isolated and no evacuation is underway.

    HWN Energy Ltd. confirmed in an email that a “well control incident” occurred approximately eight kilometres north of Cochrane, and that the five who were injured were contractors.

    EMS tell CityNews around 2:15 p.m., three people were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and two people were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

    Occupational Health and Safety officials are investigating the incident, according to RCMP.

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