Fernie residents shaken by deaths following gas leak at local arena
FERNIE, B.C. — A lifelong resident of a picturesque Rocky Mountain community says people have been shaken by the deaths of three workers following an ammonia leak at the local ice rink.
Twyla Sevinski recalled coming across a chaotic scene on Tuesday afternoon as a flurry of fire trucks and ambulances rushed to the arena in Fernie, B.C.
“There was a lot of fear around town,” she said Wednesday.
“It’s a lot to take in all at one time. I just hope that everybody can get through this.”