Train Fire in Salem
A Norfolk Southern train caught on fire on Sunday, the Salem Fire Department reported on its Facebook page. “This afternoon, Shift 2 responded to a reported train fire near the W. Pershing St. crossing,” the post stated. “The fire was in the engine compartment of the locomotive and was handled quickly.” The fire department said that only the locomotive was involved. No cargo or chemicals were compromised or came in contact with the flames. Off-duty Firefighters were called in as a precaution. (Photo courtesy of the Salem Fire Department Facebook)