An update from the Allan Potash mine where 63 people were held underground in refuge stations due to a fire in the mine have now been brought to the surface and all 63 are safe and unharmed. The mine is currently suspending underground operations until it is deemed safe to continue. The fire remains under investigation. 

63 miners were held in underground shelters after a fire broke out at Nutrien Potash mine at Allan. 

A fire broke out at the site during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 14th that was put out by emergency crews soon after.

Safety measures were put into place and the 63 workers were escorted into underground safety shelters designed for this purpose. All 63 workers were reported unharmed in the shelter.

"We're currently in the process of bringing our employees above ground. When the fire was identified and reported, safety is the utmost importance, so we get our employees to the refuge stations where they have the basic necessities to be comfortable until we can bring them above ground. We have talked to all of them and everyone seems to be safe and content. Now it's just taking our time and making sure everyone is safe during this process," said Will Tigley, Manager of Media and Digital Communications for Nutrien.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is currently under investigation. Nutrien officials are grateful for the efforts of the response teams.

"We're just really thankful for our response teams. They did an amazing job in making sure everyone was safe and we are very grateful for that."