Members of the fire dept. and Carlton Trail railway staff at the scene of Wednesday's fire. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Fire investigation

Fire set to section of Prince Albert’s train bridge

Jan 3, 2024 | 3:53 PM

Members of the Prince Albert Police Service and Prince Albert Fire Dept. were called out Wednesday afternoon to a fire Wednesday on the train bridge.

The fire occurred on the south side of the bridge, not far from River Street.

Fire crews were able to extinguish the flames in a short period of time, however there was noticeable damage to a number of bridge beams.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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A spokesperson for Carlton Trail Railway confirmed five bridge beams were damaged, but added there was no expected disruption with service.

More details will be released when they are available.

Fire fighters douse the tracks with water. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Members of the Prince Albert Police Service look on. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

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