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Wildfire surrounds freight train in Canada

Published Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Updated July 15

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A wildfire was captured on video surrounding a freight train in Ontario, Canada, on July 13. CN Rail temporarily suspended operations and relocated employees, with all workers on the train safely escaping. Multiple wildfires are currently burning out of control in the region due exacerbated by extreme weather conditions.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Video captured on 13 July shows a wildfire surrounding a freight train in Ontario, Canada.
  • CN Rail temporarily suspended operations and relocated employees due to the wildfire.
  • Workers on the freight train safely escaped the wildfire.
  • Multiple wildfires are burning out of control in the Ontario region due to extreme weather conditions.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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  • BBC News

    Dramatic video shows a wildfire engulfing a freight train in Ontario, Canada, leading CN Rail to temporarily suspend operations and relocate employees. The workers on the train safely escaped, while multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control in the region due to extreme weather conditions.

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