KFR HAZMAT responds to McArthur Island ammonia leak
Feb 27, 2017 | 3:42 PM
KAMLOOPS — An ammonia leak at the McArther Island Sport and Events Centre was quickly isolated Monday afternoon.
Kamloops Fire Rescue was called out to the facility after a gauge blew off a valve that a worker was attempting to change. Ammonia began to rush out.
Fortunately, the toxic gas was isolated to only one area, and there was no need to evacuate the building.