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Suncor Energy Responds to Fire at Oil Sands Upgrader

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Suncor Energy Inc. responded to a fire at approximately 12 a.m. today at one of the company's two oil sands upgraders (U1) north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The area was immediately secured and all employees and contractors in the area were safely evacuated. The appropriate authorities and regulators have been informed.

Suncor officials are currently assessing damage and will provide an update on scheduling of repairs when the assessment is complete.