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Train Crew Evacuated as Wildfire Engulfs Rail | Ottawa News
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A rail crew was forced to evacuate a train engulfed in flames near Armstrong, Ontario, as wildfires raged out of control — sparking outrage and demands for accountability from the Teamsters union. Crews were treated for smoke inhalation, and union leaders accuse Canadian National Railway of knowingly sending workers into a deadly active fire zone, despite existing safety systems. CN has suspended operations nearby and confirmed all crew members were safely evacuated while cooperating with investigations. The incident underscores the perilous intersection of essential infrastructure and escalating environmental disasters, igniting a fierce call for safer protocols and corporate responsibility.
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