Three people dead after ammonia leak at Fernie Memorial Arena
FERNIE – Three people are dead after a possible ammonia leak an arena in Fernie, B.C., that also triggered an evacuation of homes and businesses in the area.
The City of Fernie said as of Tuesday evening, emergency crews couldn’t safely enter the Fernie Memorial Arena where three fatalities had been confirmed.
WorkSafeBC said based on preliminary information, three workers were exposed to a gas leak that was possibly ammonia shortly before noon.
The city’s fire department had contacted WorkSafeBC about the incident and RCMP are now leading the investigation of the site.