ATH on fires Athabasca Oil Sands
Athabasca operates the Hangingstone oilsands facility approximately 15 kilometres south of the city, and spokesman Matthew Taylor said the facility is not under imminent threat.
"Fortunately at this time there has been no impact to our operations," he said. "The situation is being closely monitored, a response plan is in place and we are in communication with the appropriate government agencies to ensure we are up-to-speed with all necessary developments. Athabasca will assist the community in any way possible. We have offered up available beds at the Hangingstone site to emergency workers or anyone else who may need shelter during this tragic time."