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Railroads used to cause fires, because fly ash from their wood fired boilers was still burning, and would get caught in nearby weeds / underbrush which would catch fire. Much less chance of that with diesel powered trains. Sparks from the wheels when they really lock them up to avoid collisions is about the only opportunity to start a fire.

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Q: How does railroad traffic cause fires?
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