An update has been released on the cause of last week's train fire.
On Jan. 17, Strathcona County Firefighters responded to reports of a train fire on Range Road 215 north of Wye Road.
According to Strathcona County Emergency Services, the fire was caused by a wiring short in the dynamic braking system.
Firefighters found the blaze originating from one of the train's electrical compartments.
The estimated damages are around $20,000.
After putting out the blaze, another locomotive was sent out to take the train off the tracks. It was removed a few hours after the fire was put out.
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