London Fire responding to Kinsmen Arena (image courtesy of the London Fire Department)London Fire responding to Kinsmen Arena (image courtesy of the London Fire Department)
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Ammonia leak at Kinsmen Arena

The London Fire Department (LFD) was dispatched for a hazmat call at the Kinsmen Arena on Wednesday.

According to the fire department, the building had to be evacuated at around 2 p.m. due to an ammonia leak.

No injuries were reported.

Emergency crews used natural and mechanical ventilation to improve the air quality while waiting for repair technicians to arrive.

By 4:20 p.m., LFD reported that the leak had been contained.

The arena is expected to be reopened after 6 p.m. after mandatory repairs are completed.

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