The risk of further explosions forced firefighters at the scene to retreat and they were only able to bring the fire under control in the evening
Quebec provincial police are expected to provide an update later today after officially taking over the scene late Thursday in St-Roch-de-l’Achigan, about 50 kilometres north of Montreal.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
In an emailed statement, the owners of the family-run company said they were deeply affected by the explosion and that their thoughts are with employees and their families. The company says it is the first time in the company’s 60 years they have experienced such an ordeal and they are co-operating with authorities.
Quebec Public Security Minister Francois Bonnardel and Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx, who represents the region where the explosion occurred, are visiting the site today.Share this article in your social network
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