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Railroad tie fire on Running Creek Road in Wallaceburg

Date of Incident: 2024-10-08

Time of Call: 12:50

Address of Incident: Running Creek Road Wallaceburg

Responding Stations:
               Station #2 - Chatham
               Station #3 - Wallaceburg


Comments on cause: Station #3 – Chatham and Station #2 – Wallaceburg were dispatched to Running Creek Road at 12:50 pm this afternoon for reports of large flames coming from the area. When crews arrived, there were five-foot flames and black smoke coming from railroad ties. Wallaceburg Volunteer Firefighters and Tanker 5 from Tupperville were also dispatched to assist. A tanker shuttle was established, and portable pumps were operated. The Ministry of Environment was notified. Neighbouring homes were visited to advise about toxic smoke in the area, this warning has now been lifted. The cause is undetermined.

Name of Person Releasing Information: Whitney Burk

Name of Contact Person For More Information: Whitney Burk

Phone Number: 519-436-3270