Ammonia leak at Fernie, B.C., arena leaves three dead, area evacuated
FERNIE, B.C. — Three people are dead after a possible ammonia leak at an arena in Fernie, B.C. on Tuesday night that also forced an evacuation of homes, businesses and a retirement home in the immediate area.
WorkSafeBC said based on preliminary information, three workers were exposed to a gas leak shortly before noon.
The city said details about the victims would be released once they are identified and their next of kin are notified.
The city, which has declared a seven-day local state of emergency, said residents in the evacuation area have been provided overnight accommodations. There was no immediate word on how many people had to leave the area.