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Leaking propane tank

Children from an Easter Seals camp had to evacuate during a gas scare in the Alberta foothills Friday, but returned hours later after the smell was traced to a flood-damaged propane tank. Crews originally responded to reports of a gas smell along Highway 66, just south of the Trans-Canada Highway near Cochrane.

Area administrator Shawn Polley said about 50 people were told to leave Camp Horizon, an outdoor get-away for children with disabilities.

"We requested they were evacuated to Bragg Creek Community Centre," he said. "They were able to muster very quickly and move in a safe and orderly fashion to that site."

Highway 66 was closed as a precaution.