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UPDATE: Gas release in Highway 674 area contained: County of Grande Prairie

Update: As of 4 p.m., the County of Grande Prairie says crews have contained the gas release. There is no threat to the public.

County Regional Fire and Enforcement are advising the public to avoid the area of Highway 674 and Range Road 54 as they are responding to a gas release in the area.

Officials say there is no threat to the public; however, anyone in the area may notice a strong smell. The county says anyone with sensitivities should remain indoors, and anyone who feels sick is advised to call 9-1-1.

Gas monitoring is being conducted, and is not showing “any detectable levels” according to the county. Emergency crews are on site, and work is ongoing to shut down the gas release.

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The county adds that the smell could be travelling as far north as Township Road 742, and as far east as Range Road 44.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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