An official with Rocky View County Fire Services says five people were taken to hospital after an oil well fire northwest of Calgary Monday afternoon.
The fire started at about 2 p.m. in the area of Highway 567 and Range Road 40, north of Cochrane.
Fire officials with the county said five ambulances were called.
Just after 4 p.m., firefighters from Springbank and Bearspaw were at the scene.
The fire remained out of control as of 4:14 p.m. Monday.
Rocky View County Fire Services said a fire control specialist team was being put together.
The condition of those sent to hospital is not known.
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