Canada wildfires leaves train 'encased in flames' as smoke from drifts towards US
The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, blazes in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and smoke heading towards several major US cities.
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"devastated by an unexpected and fast-moving wildfire"
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The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, blazes in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and smoke heading towards several major US cities.
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