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From 1,017 to 5: How Centralia, PA became a ghost town after a coal fire

A coal fire has burned under Centralia, Pennsylvania since 1962. Congress set aside $42 million to move its residents, and by ...
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This town caught fire underground - and it has been burning for 60 years

Centralia, Pennsylvania has been burning underground since 1962 after a trash fire spread into abandoned coal mines beneath the town. What might have cost around $50,000 to address early on eventually ...
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A Coal Mine Caught Fire in 1962—and Has Been Burning Underground Ever Since

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to coal mining, Pennsylvania is king, but the Keystone State is also known for its mine fires. The Centralia mine ...
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A landfill fire started in 1962 and was never put out. After 64 years, it’s still burning underground

British journalist and translator who joined Diario AS in 2013. Focuses on soccer – chiefly the Premier League, LaLiga, the Champions League, the Liga MX and MLS. On occasion, also covers American ...
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Free Tickets Available for Professor’s Play at Kutztown, ‘Centralia: The Fire Below’

Kutztown University will host three showings of KU professor Dr. Deryl Johnson's play, "Centralia: The Fire Below," Oct. 15-17, at the Schaeffer Auditorium.