A wildfire between Hinton and Edson that was caused by a pipeline rupture on Tuesday is now under control.
TC Energy confirmed Tuesday that a rupture occurred on a segment of its NGTL natural gas pipeline system.
“We are working closely with first responders in the region, including RCMP, Yellowhead County and Alberta Wildfire,” TC Energy said in a statement.
“An initial ignition of natural gas at the rupture site is now extinguished. We are working to support Alberta Wildfire in their response to contain a secondary fire.”
The affected section of the pipeline has since been isolated and shut down.
TC Energy added that there were no injuries, the remainder of its system was operating normally and there were no commercial impacts at this time.
Fire crews will be concentrating on dealing with any hotspots on Wednesday.
This 10-hectare wildfire in Yellowhead County does not pose a threat to any community and remains under investigation.
The fire is located 28 kilometres northeast of Obed Lake, or 35 kilometres northwest of Edson and 55 kilometres northeast of Hinton.
A fire advisory remains in effect for the Edson Forest Area.
