Train Sparks Multiple Fires Across Loyalist, Greater Napanee, and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
- Small Town Productions
- Aug 22
- 2 min read
LOYALIST TOWNSHIP / GREATER NAPANEE / TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY
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A westbound train passing through Loyalist Township, Greater Napanee, and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory set off a chain of fires along the railway tracks Friday. The blazes stretched across several locations and required a combined response from multiple fire departments across the region.
Withers Road – Loyalist Township
The first report came in just after 11:35 a.m., when Loyalist Township Emergency Services (LTES) were called to a fire along the tracks near Withers Road. Crews worked for nearly two hours before declaring the fire extinguished and the scene cleared around 1:20 p.m.
Big Creek Road – Greater Napanee
Almost at the same time, calls began coming into the Greater Napanee Fire Department (GNFD) regarding a fire on Big Creek Road. Responding units were joined by the Stone Mills Fire Department (SMFD). Together, crews managed to bring the fire under control, with the scene cleared by approximately 2:35 p.m.
Oliver Side Road/Woodcock Street – Greater Napanee
Another cluster of fires was discovered near Oliver Side Road and Woodcock Street, prompting a much larger response. Firefighters from GNFD, Tyendinaga Township Fire Department (TTFD), Mohawk Fire Department (MFD), and SMFD all attended the scene. With multiple fires spread across the area, crews spent several hours containing the flames. TTFD was briefly called away to another emergency in their own jurisdiction before returning. All units cleared this scene by 3:20 p.m.
Mowbray Road – Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Later in the afternoon, another significant fire broke out along the tracks on Mowbray Road. This blaze posed an added threat, as flames advanced dangerously close to nearby structures. Crews from TTFD, MFD, and Belleville Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) worked quickly to protect the buildings and bring the fire under control. The incident has since been cleared.
Regional Effort
Thanks to the coordinated efforts of LTES, GNFD, SMFD, TTFD, MFD, and BFES, all of Friday’s railway fires were successfully extinguished. Officials from the railway were also on scene to assist and monitor the situation.
Authorities confirmed the fires were sparked by the passing train, and the matter remains under investigation.
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