Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: When it comes to coal mining, Pennsylvania is king, but the Keystone State is also known for its mine fires. The Centralia mine fire, which has been ...
In 1962, a dump fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania, reached a coal seam underground. It’s still burning today, and it may burn for another 250 years. Here’s the real story of how an entire American town ...