I wonder how long it'll take to jack the pump prices because of this.Fire At Petro Canada Refinery East Of Edmonton
Mar, 07 2007 - 8:20 AM
CALGARY/AM770CHQR - A fire has forced the temporary shut down of the huge Petro Canada refinery just east of Edmonton.
Hundreds of workers showing up for the day shift Wednesday have been told they will not be allowed into the refinery.
Petro Canada has not responded to calls, but we have been told there was a fire in the light oil processing portion of the refinery.
Another report says it was a ground fire, suggesting a leak.
There are unconfirmed claims that half a dozen ambulances were called to the shortly after alert sirens began sounding around 7 p.m. Tuesday.
It's not known how long the refinery will be shut down or the impact this will have on production.