@jcon33: A burning coal waste pile near Locust Gap, Pennsylvania, sent thick smoke across Route 901, creating dangerous driving conditions and prompting a local disaster emergency. The fire is burning through waste left by generations of anthracite mining. Even without an open flame, buried coal can ignite and remain dangerously hot beneath the surface. Interesting Things with JC 1819: "The Locust Gap Mine Fire" RSS | MP3 | Open Curriculum: JimConnors.net #InterestingThings #LocustGap #PennsylvaniaHistory #CoalMining #environmentalscience Inspired by @Amy - stay safe out there!

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