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Two days later a natural gas fire continues to burn near Prud'Homme

A natural gas fire near Prud'Homme is still burning today.

Specialized fire fighters taking cautious approach to towering gas blaze

A fire continues to burn this morning at a natural gas station near Prud'Homme, about 70 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon.

SaskEnergy spokesman Dave Burdeniuk told CBC News Sunday that the fire that started Saturday burned through the night with flames more than 18 metres high.

SaskEnergy has been conducting air quality tests in the area, and said there is no concern. However, the 13 people who were forced from their homes on Saturday are still not allowed to return.

The Crown corporation has also called in specialized firefighters from the oilfield, and hope to have the fire out as soon as possible, he said.