Residents forced from homes due to ammonia leak in Fernie, B.C. allowed to return
FERNIE, B.C. — Residents who were forced from their homes because of a deadly ammonia leak at an ice rink in Fernie, B.C., are being allowed back home.
The City of Fernie says it has determined that there is no longer any danger from the leak that killed three people at the Fernie Memorial Arena last week.
A total of 95 people had to leave their homes as a precaution and have been staying in a hotel since Wednesday.
The City said in a recorded message today that the arena remains closed to the public as the investigation into what caused the leak continues.