Laurel Run Mine Fire
Posted by: 
Toki24
N 41° 13.450 W 075° 51.450
18T E 428127 N 4563996
Mine Fire has been burning since 1915. All because a miner was in a hurry and left his lantern behind.
Waymark Code: WM8G42
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2010
Views: 19
The only evidence of the mine fire are the vents and the smoke which comes up from the ground. The areas around the vents are sadly very littered. Please the following link for much more information. (
visit link)
When visiting head up Northampton Street and turn at the Laurel Run Esates sign.
Type of Structure: other
Other: Mine Fire
Fire Date: 12/06/1915
Structure status: Plaque
Cause of Fire:
Lantern left in the Mine.
Documentation of the fire: [Web Link]
Construction Date: Not listed
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