HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — The bridge that carries CSX trains between West Virginia and Maryland caught on fire Monday and sustained heavy damage.
The Harpers Ferry Bridge, which is located in Sandy Hook, Maryland, across the Potomac River from Harpers Ferry, caught fire at around 3:30 p.m. Washington County, Maryland emergency officials said there was heavy damage.
“Due to the high temperatures and extensive fire damage, additional units from Washington County, Jefferson County, and Frederick County were called in, along with water tankers from all three counties due to limited water supply access,” Washington County
The fire was brought under control by 5:30 p.m. There were no injuries reported.
CSX had to cancel Amtrak and the MARC commuter train due to the damage.
The bridge is part of CSX’s main line.