Friday, October 31, 2008

B.C. - Explosion at Natural Gas Wellhead

Dawson Creek: The site of an explosion was discovered at a natural gas wellhead at approximately 12:30 today. The site is about 12 Km northwest of the community of Tomslake which is located in the Dawson Creek area of BC. The explosion appears to have been deliberate and is located in a rural isolated area. A small gas leak is currently being contained by EnCana operations engineers. This leak does not pose any danger to the public. RCMP INSET (Integrated National Security Enforcement Team) investigators are at the scene. Sgt. Tim Shields will be available in Dawson Creek to address the media on Saturday morning. Additional information will be released at this time. Tips from the public are still being requested by investigators. Anyone with information is asked to call the dedicated tip line at 1-866-994-7473.

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