No injuries from ammonia leak at B.C. rink

A significant ammonia gas leak at the Langley Twin Rinks in British Columbia has been contained, with city officials confirming no injuries resulted from the incident. The leak prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby residents as a precautionary measure.

The City of Langley reported that the Langley City Fire Rescue Service responded to the leak shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday. The building was immediately evacuated, and the shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area. This order was lifted early Friday afternoon as the situation was brought under control.

The facility, located at 5700 Langley Bypass, remains closed to the public. A specialized response contractor has been brought in to identify the cause of the leak. Officials stated that the leak was contained within the building and its immediate vicinity, minimizing the risk to the public. The incident occurred on June 19, 2026.