25-03-2025
Two workers injured in early morning fire at Co-op Refinery Complex
An early morning explosion at the Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) on Tuesday shook houses in north Regina and was felt as far away as the Al Richie neighbourhood.
According to a statement from refinery, there was 'a fire in a unit in Section Three' at approximately 4:45 a.m.
CRC alarms could be heard throughout the city.
'At this time, we can report that all personnel are accounted for with two employees being assessed for minor injuries. The incident has been contained and the impacted area has been stabilized. We will provide more information as the investigation into the incident progresses,' said the emailed statement from Federated Co-operatives Limited.
Regina Fire and Protective Services (RFPS) arrived at the scene shortly after 4:49 a.m.
A social media post from the fire department said CRC crews had the situation under control and that RFPS crews were attending in a standby capacity into the morning.
More to come…
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