Ammonia Leak at Langley Ice Rink Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order
An ammonia gas leak at an ice rink in Langley, British Columbia, triggered a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents on Friday morning, though officials confirmed there were no injuries.
Incident at Langley Twin Rinks
The leak was reported just before 7 a.m. at Langley Twin Rinks, located at 5700 Langley Bypass. The building was evacuated as a precaution, and the facility remained closed following the incident.
Langley City Fire Rescue Service responded to the scene. According to the city, a specialist response contractor was called in to address the situation, and the cause of the leak was identified.
Shelter-in-Place Lifted
Officials said the leak was contained in and around the building. The shelter-in-place order, which had been issued as a precautionary measure for nearby residents, was lifted early Friday afternoon.
The city confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
