Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario

No Comment Video. Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 16/07/2026 - 11:02 GMT+2 A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than 160 fires burned across the region. Verified footage filmed from inside a Canadian National Railway locomotive near Armstrong, Ontario, on Monday 13 July captures a freight train crew surrounded by fast-moving wildfire flames, as dense smoke engulfs the tracks and every cab window glows bright orange. The dramatic images illustrate the intensity of one of northern Ontario's rapidly spreading wildfires, with visibility reduced to almost zero. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Canadian National Railway (CN) said the locomotive was one of three freight trains brought to a halt around 32 kilometres from the remote community of Armstrong, north of Thunder Bay, after fire reached the railway corridor. The trains were carrying combustible and flammable goods, prompting the suspension of rail traffic as a precaution. All crew members were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. The incident came as more than 160 wildfires burned across Ontario, forcing evacuations in several communities. The dramatic footage has renewed concerns over rail operations during extreme fire conditions, with union leader François Laporte insisting that no freight is worth risking workers' lives. Canada Wildfires evacuation train Extreme weather Top stories Now playing Next Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario Now playing Next Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air quality Now playing Next Argentina reaches World Cup final, jubilation in Buenos Aires and disappointment in the Falklands Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Argentina defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final Now playing Next Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final Now playing Next US strikes around Tehran for first time in most recent wave of attacks Now playing Next Iran attacks US bases as Trump threatens power plant hits Now playing Next Where is the EU's population growing the most? Now playing Next EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US targets court Now playing Next What did Romans really look like? A Hungarian museum has the answer Now playing Next Solar met 25% of EU power needs in June thanks to quick installations Now playing Next MEP: German military law makes citizens 'think about contribution' Now playing Next Chat Control is 'treating everyone as a suspect', says expert Now playing Next Education comes in different forms: How do Europeans feel about vocational training? Now playing Next Europe Today: Middle East tensions rise as Europe deepens support for Ukraine ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes No Comment Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa No Comment Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome No Comment Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition Earth News How scientists forecast heatwaves The Ring Can common debt fix Europe’s growth problem? MEPs debate in The Ring Europe News French parliament passes assisted dying bill for some terminally ill adults Qatar More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir Europe News Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker Focus The future of journalism debated at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest USA ICE should continue traffic stops after shootings, Trump says, apparently contradicting new policy ADVERTISEMENT Voices from Central Asia From shopping mall ice rink to Olympic gold: the rise of Kazakh skater Mikhail Shaidorov Iran US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz Europe News EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal Tech News UK unveils plans for voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens Culture news ‘Once we were like you’: Ancient Roman faces brought back to life in Budapest exhibition Europe News Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy sign EU-Ukraine drone deal Europe News EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians but restricts access for military-age men The Cube Fact check: US military programme not behind Europe's recent heatwaves ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT