Furniture-Filled Tractor Trailer Ignites on Highway 401 Near Gananoque, Shuts Down Westbound Lanes

On August 23, 2025, a tractor trailer carrying furniture caught fire on Highway 401 near Gananoque in Ontario. See our Ontario Car Accident News hub for ongoing updates.

What Happened?

According to the OPP, the Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Service responded around mid-afternoon on Saturday to a trailer fire on Highway 401 near Gananoque. The trailer, loaded with furniture, was fully engulfed, and flames had spread to a nearby grassy area.

• Ontario Provincial Police closed Highway 401 westbound between Reynolds Road and Stone Street North to ensure crew safety.
• Todd Grier Excavating and John Campbell’s Towing assisted in opening the stacked load to reach hidden fires.
• Gananoque Fire Service supported the operation by maintaining a continuous water supply from a local hydrant.

No injuries were reported, including to the driver of the transport truck. Firefighting and cleanup operations continued through the afternoon.

ROAD CLOSURE: All westbound lanes on #Hwy401 between Reynolds Rd & Stone Street North (County Rd 32) in #Gananoque are closed due to a transport truck on fire. #LeedsCountyOPP and emergency services are at the scene. Avoid the area and plan alternate routes. Updates to come. ^pia pic.twitter.com/y2EVWkjXjm

— OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) August 23, 2025

• 🔔 Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, to contact them.

Location of Crash

Highway 401 is a major east–west artery and the area near Gananoque often sees heavy truck traffic—making fires and closures especially disruptive. The location’s proximity to local access points like Reynolds Road and Stone Street North can lead to significant backups and delays during incidents.

Your Rights After a Car Accident

If you are injured in an accident — whether as a pedestrian, cyclist, or driver — you may be entitled to:

• Income replacement and medical or rehab costs under accident benefits in Ontario.
• Additional compensation through a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver

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If you or a loved one were hurt in this or any other Gananoque or Kingston area collision, the Ontario car accident lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can explain your options and help you pursue the full compensation you’re entitled to.

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