Fire department extinguishes downtown vehicle fire

    Monday, 11 August 2025 13:00

    By Kody Gardner

    Photo: Kevin Young

    The Corner Brook Fire Department and RNC responded during the lunch hour Monday.

    A vehicle fire is impacting traffic in downtown Corner Brook.

    The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary along with Corner Brook Fire Department responded to the scene during the lunch hour Monday. The vehicle caught fire on Main Street in front of the CIBC building, though the cause is not yet clear.

    Crews remain on scene and traffic is significantly backed up in the downtown.

    There were no injuries reported.

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