REGINA – There has been an explosion and fire at a crude oil refinery in Regina.
The safety manager at the Co-op plant says at least 10 people have been injured.
Gilbert Ledressay (leh-DREH’-say) says eight were taken to hospital with burns and two were treated on site.
He says there’s no word on how seriously the people have been burned.
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He says the explosion seems to have been caused by a release of diesel and hydrogen gas.
Co-op is taking steps to account for employees and contractors on the site.
The fire department is working to identify any potential health hazards.
Police have officers at the scene on Regina’s northeast outskirts assisting fire crews and directing traffic.
Thick black smoke was coming from the refinery at one point, but has cleared somewhat.
Consumers’ Co-operative Refineries Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Federated Co-operatives Ltd. The refinery employees more than 600 people and processes about 100,000 barrels of crude oil a day.
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