Four Appliances Join Emergency Response to Fire in Brighton

Four appliances join emergency response to fire in Brighton

A fire broke out in Brighton on Thursday night.

Vehicle fire closes 401 in Brighton area

The 401 has been shut down in the Brighton area following a vehicle fire Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. on the Eastbound Highway between Percy St. and County Rd. 25, near the Big Apple in Colborne. All lanes have been closed at County Rd. 25 due to the blaze and visibility issues from smoke. Motorists should plan an alternate route.

Vehicle fire shuts down 401 near Brighton

A vehicle fire in the Brighton area is responsible for the closure of Highway 401 east on Thursday afternoon. OPP report the smoke was causing visibility issues. The fire occurred early this afternoon in the eastbound lanes between Percy St (IC 497) / CR 25 (the Big Apple), Colborne and Northumberland CR 30 (IC 509), Brighton. Police have not released any further details. And Lyle St N in Grafton was closed near Highway 401 just before 5 p.m. fo…

ROAD CLOSURE: Hwy. 401 eastbound in Brighton shut down due to vehicle fire

socastcmsRssStartOldies 100.9 News staffsocastcmsRssEnd Northumberland OPP says Hwy. 401 eastbound is “closed completely” at around County Road 25 and into Brighton due to a vehicle fire and visibility issues. A Northumberland OPP spokesperson said vehicle occupants are out but due to the smoke and emergency services on scene, the highway is temporarily shut down. Motorists are being asked to plan alternate routes for the time being. Updates wi…