Black Smoke from Rail Tie Fire in London, Ontario
On June 1, 2026, a fire involving railway ties on Elias Street in London, Ontario, produced massive clouds of black smoke that were visible across the city. The CTV News London tower camera captured the thick smoke billowing into the sky as emergency crews rushed to the scene.
Firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which involved a large pile of wooden rail ties. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but no injuries were reported. Authorities advised residents in the area to keep windows closed due to the heavy smoke.
The incident occurred amid a series of other news events across Canada, including a newborn death investigation in Brampton, a seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Toronto, and a rainfall warning in Calgary. Local officials emphasized that the rail tie fire was contained quickly and posed no ongoing threat to the community.
Residents are reminded to report any suspicious activity near railway infrastructure and to avoid approaching fire scenes. Updates on the investigation will be provided as they become available.
