thepeoplesrecord:ALERT: An Alberta Emergency Alert system says a sour gas pipeline has ruptured in T
thepeoplesrecord:ALERT: An Alberta Emergency Alert system says a sour gas pipeline has ruptured in Turner Valley, southwest of Calgary. The rupture has caused a release of sour gas containing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) — a colourless, flammable gas that smells like rotten eggs. The gas is poisonous if inhaled.The pipeline is owned by Legacy Oil and Gas.“Emergency services are going door-to-door asking people … ensuring they are aware of the problem,” he said.The alert urges people to move indoors and to prepare for a possible evacuation. It says the rupture is potentially life-threatening. Sour gas is natural gas with a high sulphur content and is extremely toxic even in small concentrations.Also, officials suggest people seek medical attention if they are experiencing breathing difficulties.The Turner Valley area is currently experiencing significant flooding due to heavy rains. Two neighborhoods are already under a mandatory evacuation order.Heavy rains in southern Alberta have caused flooding, mudslides and the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway through the national park resort town of Banff. -- source link