Hope Arena evacuated after incident Sunday

HOPE – The ice arena in Hope was evacuated this past weekend after an incident with its refrigeration plant.

According to a statement from the FVRD-managed recreation centre, an incident on Sunday (Feb. 8) involving the arena’s refrigeration facility resulted in the deployment of the arena’s public safety protocols, including an evacuation of the facility.

The arena did not specify or reveal exactly what happened with the refrigeration facility.

The Fraser Valley Regional District has extended an appreciation to everyone who was at the arena on Sunday for their prompt and respectful adherence to following the staff’s instructions, and to the Hope Fire Department for their quick action.