These Bizarre Phenomenons Prove That Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction

Deserted and Burning

The coal seam beneath Centralia was set ablaze, and the inferno spread to mine tunnels beneath the streets. Due to unsafe carbon monoxide levels, the local mines shut down. There were multiple failed attempts to put the fire out. In 1992, nearly abandoned, the town was condemned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

It's likely that Centralia will be on fire for at least 250 more years.

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