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Train Crew Escapes Fiery Wildfire Near Armstrong
15 Jul
Summary
- Locomotive encountered intense wildfires near Armstrong, Ontario.
- Crew members feared entrapment during the emergency.
- Three trains with flammable materials were halted by CN Rail.
Dramatic footage emerged showing a locomotive engulfed by wildfires near Armstrong, Ontario, amidst a severe heatwave. Crew members expressed urgent concerns about being trapped, with one worker heard on the radio pleading for a rapid evacuation as flames surrounded the train.
Canadian National (CN) Rail confirmed that three trains transporting flammable materials were stopped in the Armstrong area due to the blazes. Fortunately, the crew members managed to escape unharmed, and all personnel in the vicinity have been safely evacuated.
CN Rail has temporarily suspended all operations within the impacted region. Additionally, authorities have staged trains carrying combustible cargo safely away from the fire zones to mitigate further risks during this period of extreme heat and dry conditions.
