Background on the mine fire and analysis of the mineralogy of associated sulfur deposits.
Chronology of important events in the history of the Centralia mine fire.
History of the mine fire that has caused Centralia to become a ghost-town.
Photos of the area and advice for people interesting in visiting the site of the underground fire.
Article written by Caroline Glassic: The News Item.
Article written by Ian Brodie: Times of London
Article written by Lynne Glover: Tribune-Review
Article written by Lynne Glover: Tribune-Review
Mining engineer describes errors that inhibited effective control of this fire. Includes a diagram of the mine and the fire area.
Chronology, warnings, and other information from the Pennsvlvania Department of Environmental Protection.
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