CN Rail halts operations in Northern Ontario due to wildfires
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Canadian National Railway (CN)
Armstrong, Ontario, Canada
July 14, 2026
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CN Rail has suspended freight operations in Northern Ontario following a viral video showing a train surrounded by flames. Employees have been evacuated, and the company is coordinating with local authorities. The union confirmed no injuries occurred, but criticized the company for operating in high-risk areas.
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