The Rebirth of Pennsylvania's Infamous Burning Town
pbshgthm Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Summary
Centralia, Pennsylvania, once a thriving coal town, has been largely abandoned since an underground coal fire has been burning beneath the town since 1962. This article explores the town's slow decline and the few remaining residents who have chosen to stay despite the hazardous conditions.
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