A freight train was surrounded by a massive wildfire near Armstrong, Northern Ontario, as devastating forest fires continued to spread across Canada.
Dramatic onboard footage shows towering flames on both sides of the railway tracks, with crew members fearing the fire could overtake the locomotive.
The crew later escaped safely after abandoning the locomotive, while authorities battled more than 120 active wildfires and disrupted rail operations across northwestern Ontario.
They also had flammable materials on this train.
They were so calm and brave.
I don’t want to hear anymore slander on Canadians. They were WAY TOO CALM. 🤣🇨🇦 https://t.co/evhJAzwmEi
— Rodney (@cryptojourneyrs) July 15, 2026
An air quality alert has been issued for parts of the New York City metro area Wednesday, July 15 because of fine particulate matter from Canadian wildfires, according to the National Weather Service in Upton.
The alert will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. for Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, as well as Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens.
It started to move in over Long Island and will not be good for BBQs and pool parties planned all over Long Island.
However, who can complain after seeing what Canadians are going through.
