*Update: As of 12:35 pm the shelter-in-place has been removed.
There are no reported injuries, and no ongoing risk to the broader public related to this incident.
Langley City Fire Rescue Service is responding to a reported ammonia gas leak at Langley Twin Rinks, located at 5700 Langley Bypass.
The call was received at approximately 6:52 a.m., and crews confirmed a release inside the facility. The building was evacuated and remains closed.
An Incident Command Post has been established on site, and a specialized response contractor is supporting mitigation efforts. The cause of the release has been identified, and work is underway to address the issue.
The situation is contained to the building and its immediate vicinity.
As a precaution, a shelter-in-place has been issued for a limited number of nearby apartment buildings to the south of the facility. Residents directly impacted have been notified and are advised to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed.
The arena is expected to remain closed for most of the day. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Media Contact:
Ram Chungh
Manager of Communications and Public Engagement
Rchungh@langleycity.ca
604.240.3101