On Jan. 9, 2025, at 3:21 p.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of an explosion at an industrial workplace on 53 avenue and 54 street in Red Deer.
Unconfirmed reports have said that the incident happened at the Prairie Bus Lines main building.
The Red Deer Fire department quickly extinguished the blaze however remain on scene as a precaution. 5 Individuals, all employees at the site, were taken to hospital with various injuries. Two suffered critical injuries. The fire has now been extinguished.
No other buildings were impacted, however nearby residents and businesses experienced a brief power outage to allow RDES to safely extinguish the fire.
54 Avenue and 54 Street will be closed to traffic until further notice.
RDES can confirm the explosion originated inside the building, resulting in a fire. The cause is still under investigation.
Police remain on scene and investigators from OH&S are en route.
Earlier in the day, RCMP had the area closed off and were asking residents to stay away.