It was a scary situation for a while at a blaze off the Gault Road near Bay Street after thousands of railway ties were set on fire sending flames high into the air. 24 thousand railway ties were being stored on the site. Acting Fire Chief Mark Gillan tells CHSJ News the railway ties had been soaked in cresote which was a major concern when burning.
The provincial environment department was also notified over concern about what might be in the runoff. Foam was spread over the railway ties to help bring the blaze under control.
Environment Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney says her staff has been at the site of the blaze since last night.
She says wind conditions were favourable in keeping the fumes away from nearby residents.
City Police are investigating as well as the fire department because it's believed arson was likely the cause. Police telling us an earlier fire which destroyed a two storey garage at 117 Glen Road was deliberately set and they have a possible suspect
