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Encana gas hit by fourth explosion

Another explosion has hit an Encana natural gas facility in northeastern British Columbia.

This event is likely the fourth deliberate explosion in three months directed at Encana natural gas facilities in the Tomslake area, RCMP said.

Encana gas line workers discovered a partially destroyed metering shed on Sunday at a well head near the community of Tomslake.

There were no injuries or gas leakage reported as a result of the blast. RCMP has secured the scene. Investigators from the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, the Explosives Disposal Unit and Forensic Identification are investigating.

No arrests have been made in conjunction with any of these apparent bombings. The RCMP has eliminated seven subjects, and still seeks one for questioning.


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