There are still no answers as to the cause of a fire and explosion at Regina’s Co-op Refinery.
Members of the investigation team had hoped to begin their full analysis Sunday.
But a preliminary investigation of the blast site shows the area has significant structural damage.
Refinery officials say while this doesn’t mean there is a chance of further fires or explosions, it does make it unsafe for an investigation.
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“There’s a wall of a building that we need to secure with some netting to make sure that it doesn’t shift while people are inside,” said Vic Huard, Co-op VP of Corporate Affairs.
Huard told Global News they hope to stabilize the area as soon as possible, but it could be Monday morning before that begins.
Huard says in the meantime, investigators are reviewing employee statements and reports off-site.
The delayed investigation also means many workers won’t return to the Refinery as soon as previously expected.
“The contract employees that were working on the revamps will not be back on site through next week,” said Huard.
Of the 13 people taken to hospital Thursday, only 2 remain in medical care.
“Both patients continue to improve, so we’re very, very pleased,” said Huard.
“The prognosis is positive for both, and our hearts certainly go out to them and their families.”
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