A former Lytton, B.C., resident has filed a potential class action lawsuit against both the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National rail companies, claiming their negligence caused the fire that burned down her community.
On June 30, a fire tore through Lytton, destroying most homes and businesses in the village and killing two people.
Carel Moiseiwitsch lost her home, her business and her pet cat in the fire.
According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Moiseiwitsch claims the fire was caused by heat or sparks from a freight train owned by CP Rail that was operated by CN Rail on tracks owned by CN Rail.
The lawsuit, which has not
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