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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Car bursts into flames on M4
There were delays on the M4 westbound on Saturday evening following a single vehicle fire in Monmouthshire. Video footage shows the car on fire on the westbound carriageway just past the M4 Severn Bridge before Magor Services. Emergency services were at the scene including fire officers. Huge clouds of smoke are visible across the estuary as a result of the ongoing incident. READ MORE: 'Do not travel warning' as trains disrupted and queues on M4 in heat READ MORE: Beaches packed as Wales sees hottest day of the year - live updates The incident has caused some delays as vehicles have been moved into a single lane while the vehicle which is on fire has been moved into the hard shoulder. Delays are around 10 minutes and don't go back to the bridge, according to the AA. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
CTV News
09-06-2025
- CTV News
3 charged after fireworks set off during fire ban in Fort Chipewyan
A fire ban is in place across most of Alberta. (Peter Akman / CTV News) Three Fort Chipewyan, Alta., residents were charged after fireworks were set off during a fire ban. RCMP received multiple reports of fireworks being set off within the community on June 1. 'Residents expressed serious concerns with the dry conditions and a high risk of wildfires,' said a statement from Fort Chipewyan RCMP. An out-of-control wildfire is burning about 50 kilometres north of the community. Following an investigation, the accused were issued Provincial Violation Notices for discharging fireworks in a forest protection area without the permission of a forest officer. The three individuals were fined $600 each. Most of the province is under some form of fire ban as warm, dry and windy conditions are favourable to wildfires. During a fire ban, all outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public and private land, designated firepits and backyard firepits are prohibited. Barbecue charcoal briquettes, fireworks and exploding targets are also banned. There are currently 61 active wildfires burning in Alberta.
