By Chris Brown

OH&S and RCMP investigating

Three injured in fire at grain elevator west of Brooks, say RCMP

Jan 20, 2021 | 4:24 PM

BROOKS, AB – Three workers were transported to hospital following a grain elevator fire near Brooks on Wednesday.

The injuries are considered non-life-threatening, say Brooks RCMP, who responded with the Brooks Fire Department, EMS and Fortis.

The fire happened around 1:30 p.m. in a rural area west of Brooks near the JBS meat plant at Range Road 150 and Highway 1, say RCMP.

Alberta Occupational Health and Safety has been engaged and will investigate in collaboration with Brooks RCMP.

Brooks Fire Department remains on scene and are actively engaged in fire suppression efforts.

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No further media updates are anticipated related to this incident.