Centralia Burning Coal Mine
Useful Information
History
Description
Centralia Burning Coal Mine is not a show mine, nevertheless it is a
(rather strange) tourist site.
The coal vein below the village Centralia started to burn in 1961, and it was
impossible to extinguish until now.
Unfortunately the toxic gas produced by this fire, especially carbon monoxide,
exhales all over the village.
With sources of deadly gas in their own basement the inhabitants were forced out
of the village and it became a ghost town.
The road was closed and huge sign warn visitors.
So if you visit this site, be extremely careful.
This town is not an official tourist attraction, its more a
matter-of-fact-tourist attraction, and a visit is at your own risk!
See also
Coal Mine
