Overview
- Officials said a failed component in the ice resurfacer’s fuel system caused a propane leak that formed a gas cloud ignited by an electrical heater.
- Investigators ruled out human error and credited staff and responders for evacuating about a dozen people without injuries.
- Photos show extensive structural damage across the arena and curling areas, and independent testing is checking for hazardous materials such as asbestos given the building’s 1970-era construction and interconnected systems.
- The town says debris removal cannot start until lab results arrive, and insurance reviews and cost estimates are expected to take weeks to months.
- Officials aim to outline a tentative reopening timeline by the end of January as neighbouring communities provide temporary ice time.