Rupture on TC Energy's NGTL gas pipeline sparks wildfire in Alberta

-A section of TC Energy's NGTL gas pipeline system in Alberta ruptured and caught fire on Tuesday, sparking a wildfire in a remote area, the company said.

The fire broke out about 40 km northwest of Edson, Alberta, in Yellowhead County. Canadian broadcaster Global News said there was a plume of flames and smoke visible from many kilometres away. TC Energy said it has isolated and shut down the affected section of the NGTL system. It activated emergency response procedures after being notified about an incident at about 11 a.m. .

The Canada Energy Regulator said it is sending inspectors to the area to monitor and oversee the company’s response and determine the impact of the incident.

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