In 1962 a mine fire began under Centralia, PA. Today the town is gone.
A few people have asked if it is legal to explore the town of Centralia, Pennsylvania. In short, there is nothing stopping visitors from driving into the borough, parking, and walking around. A majority...
A few people have asked if it is dangerous to visit Centralia PA. In short, not really. Though, you do have to be careful. The main danger to visitors exploring the borough is subsidence....
Recently, a few readers have written to express their frustrations that the smoke from the Centralia mine fire is gone. It’s important to note that what at first appears to be smoke actually isn’t...
Who owns Centralia PA? In short, the owner is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Before the 1980s, the borough of Centralia was mostly owned by private citizens and organizations. This made it much like any...
Who made Centralia PA’s residents leave their homes and the town? In truth, it was no one person or organization. Rather, it was several different parties over many years. By 1980, the borough of...
How hot is the temperature of the Centralia mine fire? Hot. According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), over the years there have been numerous borehole temperature readings in...
How long will Centralia’s coal seam fire burn for? In short it’s probably going to continue burning for a really, really long time. The mine fire in Centralia, PA began when the town’s landfill...
By some estimates, the mine fire under Centralia, Pennsylvania will burn for another 250 years. That’s a lot more heat, smoke, and steam! Seeing this future, a few enterprising individuals have suggested that the...
