In 1962, an underground coal seam fire ignited beneath Centralia, Pennsylvania, and has continued burning for over 60 years, causing cracked roads, smoke seeping from sidewalks, and forcing the evacuation of most residents, transforming the once-thriving town into one of America's most famous ghost towns.
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This Town’s Been on Fire for 60 YearsAdded:
Why are there not more people talking about the town that's literally on fire underground? You need to watch this if you love [music] true creepy mysteries.
This one will haunt your commute. In 1962, a coal seam caught fire and never stopped. [music] Cracks open smoke seeps from sidewalks.
Road signs worn. No entry. Homes emptied highways rerouted. The town dwindled to a [music] handful of residents and a heat that won't quit. It's a slow, burning ghost story you can still visit if you dare.
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