Railway bridge in flames

- Canadian Mayerthorpe has been rocked by a major fire. A timber railway bridge 330 meters went up in flames. This produced spectacular images.

The police investigation into the origin of the fire, but fears that an arsonist is active in the wooded area. Last week there emerged many as 17 fires. 'It is unusual for a lot this time of year. We see if there's a connection, 'the police says.

Watch the spectacular images:

A nearby middle school and a trailer park were evacuated prevention. About 300 people had to be evacuated.

It will take some time before another train traffic is possible. Several oil and forestry companies are now dependent on transport by road.