Last year it was the fire as a result of the head on collision in Prince George, now this.
This is pretty scary given the extreme fire hazard we are in right now. And with several fires burning to the west, on the north side of Kamloops Lake, above the CN mainline, I hope CN was able to deal with the car in question.
http://www.cfjctv.com/news_details.php?n_id=2729
Train Causes Fires Near Airport July 30th, 2009
The Kamloops Airport has been partially reopened after a series of fires this afternoon along Ord Road and Tranquille caused by a passing train. The fires broke out shortly before 2 PM, causing a series of spot fires. Airport Manager Fred Legace says the airport was partly open again shortly after 3. For a time, the fires were burning close to a number of homes and businesses, but nothing apparently was structurally damaged. A number of people were out of their homes for a time, and Ord Road was totally blocked off as was Tranquille Road from Ord to the Red Lake Road. That traffic closure has now been partially rescinded, but the road is still closed in some areas. Fire Inspector Sheldon Guertin says the fire at its worst was 3 kilometers in length. Two helicopters and air tankers were also involved, and Guertin says there were 20 Kamloops firefighters on scene, assisted by forestry crews. At this point, it would appear the fire has been at least partly contained, but there are indications it will continue to burn in some areas for at least a couple of days before it’s fully extinguished. One caller to our newsroom said he saw the train passing by as it was heading out of town, and there was a lot of flame shooting out the side of one of the wheel areas. At first, he said he thought the train was on fire.
Pictures, I want to see some pictures!