Video captured on 13 July shows a wildfire surrounding a freight train in Ontario, Canada, as flames close in on both sides of the tracks. The footage, which CN Rail confirmed to the BBC, depicts a dramatic scene of thick smoke and fire encroaching on the stationary train. Workers seen in the video were able to escape and are safe, the railway company said.
CN Rail told the BBC that it temporarily suspended operations in the affected area and relocated employees as a precaution. The incident is part of a broader crisis in northwestern Ontario, where multiple wildfires are burning. Numerous fires remain out of control, driven by extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds.
“Video shows a wildfire surrounding a freight train in Ontario, Canada; employees evacuated safely.”
The fire's proximity to the train raised immediate questions about rail safety during wildfire season, though CN Rail did not detail any damage to infrastructure or cargo. With conditions expected to persist, the region faces an ongoing threat as authorities continue to battle the blazes.