Fatal Ammonia Leak
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Fail-safe breakdowns led to Kamloops, B.C. ammonia death: reportThe independent body that oversees the safety of technical systems and equipment in British Columbia has found a deadly ammonia leak near Kamloops last May was a tragedy that took years to unfold.HealthJan 26, 2023
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Fernie, refrigeration company face multiple citations in fatal ammonia leakWorkSafeBC is now reviewing its findings to determine what punitive action, if any, to take.NewsAug 30, 2018
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Inspections, training needed to prevent ammonia leaks at ice rinks: expertsA report on the issue comes months after the deadly ammonia leak in a Fernie arena that killed three people.Mar 18, 2018
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Evacuation order lifted for Fernie homes near site of fatal ammonia leak55 homes were evacuated from the immediate area around the Fernie Memorial Arena after the leak claimed three lives.CanadaOct 22, 2017
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COMMENTARY: Ammonia is a popular cooling agent in refrigerators, can also lead to fatal leaksWhen you walk into a community hockey rink what are usually your first thoughts? Hoping the skate sharpening guy is there? Hoping the canteen is open? I’ll certainly bet it’s not hoping that there isn’t an ammonia leak.Oct 19, 2017
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2 city employees, 1 contractor killed following Fernie ammonia leak at arenaIt has now been confirmed that two city employees and one contractor were killed in Fernie on Tuesday following what is believed to be an ammonia leak at the local hockey arena.CanadaOct 18, 2017
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