Beneath Centralia and surrounding areas lies a rich deposite of anthracite coal; very hard and compact, which burns slowly at a high temperature. Since the initial fire in 1962, the underground mine fires have spread some 400 acres, forcing the evacuation of homes in Centralia. 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Silent Hill
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Wow, I have run into a lot of abandoned places lately, this one has come up several times, really interesting story. Enjoyed reading about and there are some amazing pictures out there.
Cheers!
I think I see Rotten Hill in the background...
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