CN workers in viral video of train cab surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says
A CN Rail crew safely escaped a train cab surrounded by wildfires near Armstrong, Ontario, after a video of the incident went viral. The company has suspended operations in the area as mandatory evacuations continue for several communities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing danger posed by wildfires to critical infrastructure and the safety of workers in remote regions.
July 15 | Duration 1:24 UPDATE (July 15, 2026): This video has been reuploaded to reflect a change in credit. Video posted online shows a CN freight train crew halted midjourney near Armstrong, Ont., on July 13 as wildfires burn outside. CN Rail says it has temporarily suspended operations in the area and relocated employees. Ontario Provincial Police say dozens of wildfires in the region have resulted in mandatory evacuations in at least six communities so far. Social Sharing Canadian National Railway says work crew members who escaped a train cab surrounded by flames on Monday near Armstrong, Ont., all got out safely.
CBC News reached CN on Wednesday about a video taken from inside the cab that appears to show workers waiting for another train to cross at a meeting point. Flames could be seen through the windows of the cab.
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