For 50 years now Centralia, Pennsylvania has burned from underground mine fire

Centralia, Pennsylvania is a small borough and a complete ghost town. In 1981, one thousand people called it home; in 2007, there were nine. What chased away the population of this small town? A burning mine fire beneath the borough that has been burning since 1962.

In 1992, all properties in Centralia were claimed under eminent domain by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Every home and building was condemned. Centralia’s zip code was revoked in 2002.

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