Burned-out vehicle remains on-site this morning as investigators work to determine the cause

Thunder Bay – News — Thursday night, October 2, 2025, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR) responded to a call reporting a vehicle fire at the OLG Casino. Crews arrived on scene and quickly suppressed the blaze within the driveway area of the property.

Morning Aftermath

By early Friday morning, the vehicle remained in the casino’s driveway as a burned hull, cordoned off while officials continued their on-site assessment. The charred remains drew attention from passersby and patrons arriving for the day.

One person was injured at treated at the scene.

Investigation Underway

TBFR confirms that the cause of the fire is currently unknown and remains under investigation. Officials are expected to examine the vehicle, surrounding pavement, and any available surveillance footage to help determine the origin point and potential ignition sources. No further details were immediately available at the time of publication.

Traffic & Public Access

Although access through parts of the driveway may be temporarily restricted to accommodate investigators and cleanup, core operations at the site continued this morning. Drivers are reminded to follow directions from on-site personnel and to avoid the immediate area around the cordoned vehicle.