Carbon monoxide leak temporarily closes Sydney Mines arena

A c monoxide leak astatine the arena successful Sydney Mines, N.S., has forced an under-15 hockey tourney to different location.

Paul MacCormick, occurrence main with the Sydney Mines Volunteer Fire Department, said crews responded to a telephone Saturday astatine 7:20 p.m. connected Saturday. 

He said the occurrence section ran immoderate tests and recovered c monoxide successful the air.

MacCormick said the unit stayed astatine the country for 2 hours portion they ventilated the building. He said the rink is closed for now.

The tourney volition beryllium completed astatine the Emera Centre successful North Sydney.

The manager astatine the Sydney Mines & District Community Centre declined comment. 

Coun. Gordon MacDonald said radical experiencing symptoms of c monoxide poisoning should interaction their wellness supplier oregon spell to the exigency department.