The Burning Town: The Story of Centralia, Pennsylvania

🔥Centralia, Pennsylvania, has been on fire for 60 years and will continue to burn for another 250.

💀The underground fires have caused sinkholes and poisonous gas, making Centralia uninhabitable.

🏭Centralia's decline was due to the decline of the mining industry and other incidents, such as the 1948 airplane crash.

🔥Efforts to put out the fire have been unsuccessful due to restrictions and funding issues.

🚫Centralia remains abandoned and serves as a warning of the consequences of underground fires.

How long has Centralia been on fire?

—Centralia has been on fire for 60 years and will continue to burn for another 250.

What caused the underground fires in Centralia?

—The underground fires in Centralia were caused by burning coal veins beneath the town, resulting in sinkholes and poisonous gas.

Why did Centralia decline?

—Centralia declined due to the decline of the mining industry, as well as incidents like the 1948 airplane crash.

Have the efforts to put out the fire been successful?

—Efforts to put out the fire in Centralia have been unsuccessful due to restrictions, funding issues, and the underground nature of the fires.

Is Centralia completely abandoned?

—Yes, Centralia is completely abandoned due to the dangers posed by the underground fires. It serves as a warning of the consequences of underground fires.

00:10Centralia, Pennsylvania, is a famous ghost town that has been on fire for 60 years and will continue to burn for another 250.

01:00Centralia is a town where families called home for generations, but it has been devastated by the underground fires.

03:59The fires in Centralia were caused by burning coal veins beneath the town, resulting in sinkholes and poisonous gas.

08:06Centralia's decline was due to the decline of the mining industry and incidents like the 1948 airplane crash.

11:40Efforts to put out the fire in Centralia have been unsuccessful due to restrictions, funding issues, and the underground nature of the fire.

12:46Centralia remains completely abandoned, serving as a warning of the consequences of underground fires.