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CN Rail Crew Escapes Wildfire Near Armstrong | Montreal News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
A Canadian National Railway crew narrowly escaped a raging wildfire near Armstrong, Ontario, after video from inside the cab captured flames closing in—prompting CN Rail to halt operations and evacuate workers and residents. As emergency crews and officials scramble to manage nearly 150 active fires and abandoned trains near Collins First Nation, a crew member who filmed the harrowing escape fears retaliation for breaking company policy—but survival took precedence. Local officials and the public are rallying behind the crew, while authorities urge residents to brace for more evacuations and avoid non-essential travel as the fire zone expands. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8ad5b364404792eb