July 7 2015

Why This Town Has Been On Fire For 50 Years

July 7, 2015

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Centralia, a small town in Columbia County in the anthracite region of eastern Pennsylvania, has been burning for over 50 years. The fire started in an abandoned coal mine in 1962, and has since spread to engulf much of the town. Today, only a few buildings remain, and the town is largely abandoned.

The Centralia mine fire is an example of a press disturbance, a long-term continuous human-caused combustion that produces large quantities of smoke and other pollutants. The fire has had a devastating impact on the town and its residents. The air pollution from the fire has caused respiratory problems and other health issues, and the fire has also destroyed homes and businesses.

In 1984, the federal government declared Centralia a disaster area, and the town was evacuated. Today, only a few people remain in the town, and they live in constant fear of the fire. The fire has become a symbol of the dangers of coal mining, and it is a reminder of the importance of protecting our environment.