UPDATE: Century-old Porcupine Plain train bridge goes up in flames

A near century-old train bridge near Porcupine Plain is no more after fire consumed the historic monument Friday afternoon.

According to RCMP, a nearby homeowner started a grass fire, but it got out of control and spread to the bridge. The bridge is being called a “total loss”.

Witnesses said the fire moved very quickly.

As of Sunday morning, no charges had been laid in the fire, though police said they were still investigating.