Trevorton mine fire?
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Fire threatens a mine abandoned in the 70's near Trevorton. Hopefully it is early enough that it can be put out. https://www.dailyitem.com/news/dep-fire-burning-i ... dc150.html
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Thanx for the post R---
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The link says it's old tires that are burning.
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A sulpher smell has been reported as well as the tire smoke.
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Lehigh made the news awhile back.
There is drone footage showing the massive crack.
https://www.tnonline.com/20210420/dep-mining-co-n ... ock-slide/
Drone footage on Facebooks Pennsylvania coal mining page.
There is drone footage showing the massive crack.
https://www.tnonline.com/20210420/dep-mining-co-n ... ock-slide/
Drone footage on Facebooks Pennsylvania coal mining page.