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Sunday, August 2, 2026
Quick Hits Of Wisdom, Knowledge And Snark #4001
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Centralia Pennsylvania, The City That Has Been on Fire Since 1962
Centralia, Pennsylvania, is a near-ghost town famous for an underground coal mine fire that started in May 1962, forcing the government to evacuate residents and demolish most of the buildings. [1, 2, 3]
Origin of the Fire
- The Trash Fire: In May 1962, a municipal trash fire was set in an abandoned strip mine pit.
- Coal Seam Ignition: The flames spread through a hole into the labyrinth of deep underground anthracite coal tunnels beneath Centralia.
- Failed Attempts: Early efforts to dig out or quench the massive subterranean maze with water and materials failed, allowing the fire to catch deep coal seams. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Dangers and Evacuation
- Toxic Gases: Poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaked into home basements.
- Sinkholes: Sudden ground collapses opened up, including a 1981 incident where a 12-year-old boy nearly fell into a deep sinkhole.
- Extreme Heat: Underground temperatures soared near 900°F, buckling local highways like Route 61.
- Government Buyout: In 1984, Congress funded a major buyout; Pennsylvania condemned all properties using eminent domain in 1992 and revoked the ZIP code in 2002. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Current Status
- Remaining Population: Only about five residents still live in the municipality under a special 2013 agreement allowing them to stay until they pass away. [1]
- Future Outlook: The sprawling underground fire covers hundreds of acres and has enough fuel to keep burning for another 250 years or more. [1, 2, 3]
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The 90 Miles Mystery Box: Episode #3258
You have come across a mystery box. But what is inside?
It could be literally anything from the serene to the horrific,
from the beautiful to the repugnant,
from the mysterious to the familiar.
If you decide to open it, you could be disappointed,
you could be inspired, you could be appalled.
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You have been warned.
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Saturday, August 1, 2026
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