In brief
On July 13, a freight train in Ontario found itself surrounded by a raging wildfire, as captured in a dramatic video clip. CN Rail paused nearby operations and made sure all employees escaped safely. The footage shows flames latching onto the locomotive’s side, turning the train into a fire‑heavy artwork. Multiple wildfires are currently burning across northwestern Ontario, fueled by extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds.
On July 13, a freight train in Ontario was caught in a raging wildfire, as the dramatic video shows flames engulfing the locomotive from all sides.
CN Rail temporarily halted nearby operations and relocated employees, who escaped safely. The video caught the moment when the fire kissed the train’s side and then spread around it.
Wildfires are now burning across northwestern Ontario, fueled by extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds, leaving multiple fires out of control.
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