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Accidental release of gas at pulp mill stinks up part of city

There's been another release of foul smelling gases from the Resolute pulp and paper mill in Thunder Bay. Officials with the Ministry of Environment say the accidental venting of concentrated, non-condensable gases occurred at about 2:30 p.m.

There's been another release of foul smelling gases from the Resolute pulp and paper mill in Thunder Bay. 

Officials with the Ministry of Environment say the accidental venting of concentrated, non-condensable gases occurred at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, and lasted for three minutes. 

The smell wafted across the city, partly due to the milder weather. 

MOE officials say monitors determined the air quality was within allowable limits, so no fines will be issued. 

But the Ministry is working with the company to ensure such events are limited. 

If these events do become chronic, work orders and fines could be issued.

(Thunder Bay Television)




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